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Welcome to the FITU

From the Officer-In-Charge:

Welcome to the Training Air Wing FOUR (TW-4) Flight Instructor Training Unit (FITU). Our primary mission is to produce highly skilled T-6B and T-44C Instructor Pilots (IPs) for all four training squadrons at NAS Corpus Christi. Ensuring quality training for our next generation of IPs is critical to TW-4's mission of safely and efficiently meeting primary and multi-engine pilot production goals. Our secondary mission is to train Navy Test Pilots, VR pilots, and Maritime Transition (MT) pilots in the T-6B and T-44C.

Instructors-Under-Training (IUTs), Test Pilots, VR Transition and MT pilots report from widely diverse fleet communities. They each arrive with a unique array of strengths and degrees of proficiency. Our FITU IPs from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as our contract civilian instructors, will consider your background and tailor their instruction to ensure you receive the optimal training experience. No matter what your background, you will find the syllabus to be a demanding, yet fun challenge.

The first few weeks of training are fast-paced and extremely focused. It is your responsibility to arrive both mentally and physically prepared to succeed as an IUT. Ensure that you are well-prepared for each event and ask pointed questions. Our Instructors possess a wealth of information and experience to guide you through the process of becoming a future squadron IP. Their knowledge of the aircraft, training environment, and student tendencies will prepare you for your future role. Utilize these resources wisely. Ultimately, this is YOUR training and you should use the simulator and flight time afforded to you to refine your skills. You will be treated with the respect and courtesy of a winged aviator and held to the highest standards. Don't forget to have fun!

We will attempt to be as flexible as possible when working with you and your personal needs. If you require time to address personal issues (i.e., housing, school enrollment for children, spouse employment, etc.), just ask. We can tailor your schedule, as necessary. All leave requests will be routed through the FITU, approved by your parent squadron, and granted based on your syllabus time-to-train.

Your squadron Commanding Officer will have a vested interested in you and your progression throughout training. Take the time to visit your squadron and meet with the leadership so they, too, can get to know you. Additionally, you are strongly encouraged to attend squadron functions and spend time in your squadron spaces getting to know the IPs and staff.

Finally, an end-of-course debrief interview will be conducted at the completion of your training. These interviews are your opportunity to directly impact the shape of our operations. Any suggestions regarding improvement of training or administrative functions will be appreciated. If there is an area of immediate concern, please notify me or any FITU Instructor. We are always open to consider new ideas and suggested improvements. We value your assessment and feedback.

Welcome aboard!

LCDR Bryan "Beeg" Begin

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