techbeck Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 The Air Force’s first female enlisted pilot in its history is ready to take command of the controls. “I was shocked, but it’s a huge honor and humbling – excited to learn about our mission here at Beale (Air Force Base),” Tech Sgt. Courtney said of her trailblazing accomplishment. The Air Force does not release pilots’ full names for security reasons. Courtney, a Vacaville, Calif., native who enlisted in 2005, graduated this month from the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class program alongside three others to become a RQ-4 Global Hawk drone pilot – without ever actually stepping foot inside one. Courtney is part of the Air Force’s expanded remote pilot aircraft (RPA) program that trains enlisted airmen to operate the unarmed high-altitude reconnaissance drone. “From this station I’m in full control of the aircraft, constantly know what the aircraft is doing, where it’s heading,” she said from the Beale Air Force Base. Throughout her 11-year career, Courtney has worked a number of roles in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance fields and this will be her biggest task yet. More.... http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/29/air-force-tech-sergeant-first-enlisted-female-to-pilot-aircraft.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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