Training Developments

Abstract

Pilot Training Next [PTN] offers a more effective approach to pilot training. New training technologies will be studied and validated. Results will be used by Air Education and Training Command to develop processes and procedures to increase pilot production, improve and streamline existing training programs, and to incorporate into other programs. Alignment to the NDS: PTN is part of a complete redesign of pilot training using cutting edge technology to provide a faster, more cost effective and more comprehensive training model to get the warfighter to the cockpit in half the time of the existing model. Funding contained in this documentation directly aids Air Education and Training Command's flying training enterprise to continue reducing the USAF Pilot Shortage. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY2023 $0 was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY2024 $0 is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full rate production.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 0804772F_5_3600_PB_2025
• Service Agency Name: Air Force

Entities

Organizations

• United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

• Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.