The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city, north to south. Albuquerque is also the home of the International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest such gathering of hot-air balloons from around the globe.
Step 3: Join the Air Force. After earning their bachelor's degrees and licenses, nurses may join the Air Force provided they are also U.S. citizens and meet physical requirements. Nurses who join the Air Force are required to complete a 4-week training course in Montgomery, Alabama. Both physical conditioning and classroom learning are part of this training program.
I took 8 hours of private pilots training, then decided that it was fun, but not something I wanted to do for a living. Being a pilot is a massive responsibility, and it is something you must be passionate about, not ambivalent about. Many lives depend on you when you are in the air, so keep that in mind. Undergrad Pilot Training. Once your package is selected and you are on your way to becoming a pilot, you will attend Undergrad Pilot Training (UPT). UPT takes over a year - 58 weeks of training, not counting holidays.