How long does it take to train a British military pilot?

Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Committee, asked: “To ask the Secretary of State Defence, how long it takes on average to train (a) fast jet, (b) heavy lift and (c) rotary pilots.” James Heappey, Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence, responded: “The average time for trainee pilots completing flying training in the current Financial Year, to the point of joining an Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) is 4.8 years for Fast Jet; 5.4 years for Multi Engine (heavy lift) and; 6.9 years for

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