Produced in an era of an America unprepared for war, and in the wake of the Air Corps' loss of prestige in the "Air Mail Fiasco" of the year before, West Point of the Air was recognized for its value as a "recruiting poster" for the military. The review in The New York Times, emphasized that aspect of the film, "The Hollywood cinema continues its arguments on behalf of preparedness in "West Point of the Air," which chants the glories of the military service and the importance of iron discipline."
Produced during a period when America was not adequately prepared for conflict, and following the Air Corps' loss of prestige due to the "Air Mail Fiasco" of the previous year, West Point of the Air was seen as an effective recruitment tool for the military. A review in The New York Times noted that the film promoted preparedness through its portrayal of military service and discipline.