VATSIM requires all VSOAs to maintain an approved training program with minimum standards that must be met. These training materials are reviewed and verified to ensure compliance with those requirements. All required training materials are available in the vUSAF Schoolhouse AETC Training Center, located within the Portal (log-in area) on the top menu bar. Once logged into the Schoolhouse, members may view and/or download their assigned Mission Module.
The vUSAF training program is structured to ensure all pilots meet required proficiency standards and obtain the following mandatory ratings:
- M1 – Military Pilot License (ASEL)
- M2 – Military Instrument Rating (MIR)
- M3 – Military Multi-Engine Land (MMEL)
- M4 – Mission Ready Pilot (MMRP)
Pilots are required to complete the full training pipeline, which includes Initial Flight Screening (IFS), Initial Flight Training (IFT), the VATSIM examination, Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT), and Mission Qualification Training (MQT). Completion of this pipeline results in attainment of all required M-series ratings.
At this time, certain examinations may not be available.
AETC staff will assign each mission in sequence. Upon completion of a module, pilots must submit a flight report and email all required files as outlined in the module instructions. Failure to comply may result in loss of credit for the module and possible removal from the training program. Pilots must include the mission assignment number in all reports, as this serves as the unique identifier for each assignment.
If additional assistance is required, members are encouraged to request help. Assistance cannot be provided unless it is requested. Practice flights are strongly encouraged and may be filed using the appropriate module designation (e.g., “IFS-100 Training Flight”) in the comments section. Clearly identifying the module flown allows staff to accurately track training progress.
