The weight requirements are exactly the same for males and females. The air force does not offer a weight reduction program. Us air force fitness calculator gender. Another change is that the weight requirements are now exactly the same for males and females. Welcome to the united states air force. Calculating body mass index.
Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen officers and health care professionals. Must be 34 40 inches tall when sitting. And no more than 231 lbs. Army research institute of environmental medicine. You can find out yours by using an online bmi. Age height inches weight lbs abdominal circumference inches push ups sit ups run time walk time submit.
Like other services the air force has weight requirements for joining. A waist to hip ratio above 80 for women or 95 men is unhealthy according to the us. A bmi of 185 of 249 is considered normal weight. Body mass index is defined as body mass divided by the square of height. In 2004 the air force set new weight requirements for joining see the chart below. Fitness charts pdf updated jan 2019 males under 30 females under 30 males 30 39 females 30 39 males 40 49.
Must weight no less than 160 lbs. There are also specific height and weight requirements for specific air frames which will be discussed at your pilot training. Must be no less than 64 inches short and 77 inches tall when standing.