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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Registration now open for virtual AETC Tech Tuesday April 6

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Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas - AETC leadership will host AETC Tech Tuesday, April 6 between 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. central time.  The event is a coordinated effort between 19th and 2nd Air Force leadership and AETC analysis and innovation directorate, to bring together inventors from across the First Command to foster collaboration.

“Collaboration has the power to spark innovation,” said Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos, 2nd Air Force Commander.  “This combined effort will ensure the unique knowledge found throughout our NAFs and Wings can be shared, expanded and sustained.”

This Tech Tuesday will focus on database and information sharing.  Presentations will include the following:

  • Kunsan Integrated Logistics Application, KILA -  A digitization of the fighter aircraft launch and recovery process (56 FW)
  • Airfield Status -  An interactive way to display airfield status from surrounding airfields to increase awareness for aircrew prior to stepping to the aircraft (50 FTS)
  • Wing Airmen in Training Tracker, WAiTT - database tracking assignment process that allows Medical, FSS, and MTLs to update and input data helping Airmen from initial notification through final departure (82 TW)
  • Smart Dashboard - Data management ecosystem linking fragmented training data into a vendor-agnostic platform (334 TRS)
  • Courseware as a Code - Modernized ICIS (Interactive Courseware Implementation System) data input mechanism (333 TRS)

“Through collaborative events like these, we can accelerate the sharing of new and better ideas,” said Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force Commander.  “Our goal is to use technology to make training better.  By sharing these initiations across the command, we hope to foster a culture of learning and innovation that will better prepare our Airmen for the 21st Century Fight.”

Airmen interested in attending the virtual event can find out more by emailing aetc.A9A.workflow.2@us.af.mil.

“Innovation happens everyday within AETC,” added Col Leonard Rose, HQ AETC director of analysis and innovation.  “Anyone interested in exploring innovation ideas and resources from across The First Command should visit the AETC Innovation Dashboard.”  

The AETC Innovation Dashboard connects anyone interested to the innovation activities happening across the command; providing them with data and networking capabilities for their own innovation ambitions.  

The AETC Innovation Dashboard can be viewed by visiting the AETC Innovation Community found at https://community.apan.org/wg/aetc/

 

 

 

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.