Whether you went to college or not, you know that some high schools and universities offer exchange programs that let students learn about new languages and cultures.

If you’re thinking about becoming a fighter pilot, then maybe you’re worrying about not getting the opportunity.

Not true! And I don’t just mean getting stationed overseas. That could be a given, depending on the fighter jet you’re assigned to and the military’s needs.

But we as fighter pilots also get to spend time with Allied squadrons.

And you know what, it really is cool. I’m as patriotic as the next guy, but in the fraternity of fighter pilots you realize that it takes a lot of skill and a lot of determination to get behind the stick.

Whether they’re Aussie, Canadian or British, they went through the same training you did, or near enough.

As you can see in the video below, there are also different things that you can pick up about other cultures just through your comrades in flight. You’ll see my take on the Australians below:

So if you’re looking to see how you can broaden your horizons, don’t think that training to become a fighter pilot will do anything but open doors for you. Even if you want to learn about new cultures, you can find a billet that can satisfy your needs… if you work hard enough at it.

Alright, club members, it’s on your shoulders.

If you could pick one country to do an exchange with once you got your wings pinned on, where would you want to be sent and why?