Manpower is Israel's most valuable resource. By investing in its young men and women, the IAF maintains a decisive edge over potential enemies.
Flight training is rigorous and simulates the combat arena as closely as possible.
The training schedule is planned to make optimum use of Israel's limited airspace and bombing ranges. Emphasis is placed on utilizing simulators and on squeezing every ounce of training from each precious flight hour. The Technical School in Haifa for maintenance personnel. The Air Defense School in Herzlia for anti-aircraft troops. The Aviation Professional School at Ovda Air Force Base for air traffic controllers, intelligence, communications and administrative personnel.