Like other services the air force has weight requirements for joining. You can find out yours by using an online bmi. Calculating body mass index. There are also specific height and weight requirements for specific air frames which will be discussed at your pilot training. The weight requirements are exactly the same for males and females. And no more than 231 lbs.
Army research institute of environmental medicine. Fitness charts pdf updated jan 2019 males under 30 females under 30 males 30 39 females 30 39 males 40 49. Individuals who exceed the maximum weights are measured for a body fat percentage. A waist to hip ratio above 80 for women or 95 men is unhealthy according to the us. Must weight no less than 160 lbs. Another change is that the weight requirements are now exactly the same for males and females.
A bmi of 185 of 249 is considered normal weight. Body mass index is defined as body mass divided by the square of height. The air force uses weightbody fat measurements only for initial entry and a body composition measurement is an integrated component of the air force physical fitness test. Age height inches weight lbs abdominal circumference inches push ups sit ups run time walk time submit. Must be 34 40 inches tall when sitting. The air force does not offer a weight reduction program.
In 2004 the air force set new weight requirements for joining see the chart below. Must be no less than 64 inches short and 77 inches tall when standing. Us air force fitness calculator gender.
Gallery of Air Force Height Weight Chart Female
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