The 23d Flying Training Squadron is the U.S. Air Force’s primary source of helicopter pilots and career enlisted aviators for special operations, combat search and rescue, missile support, and distinguished visitor airlift missions. It conducts undergraduate helicopter training, UHT. The 23rd also develops and coordinates flying syllabi, academic lessons, and operating instructions for UHT.
Leadership
Commander, 23d Flying Training Squadron
Lt Col Tope is the Commander at the 23d Flying Training Squadron, Fort Rucker AIN, Alabama. She is responsible for all training and flying operations for the Air Force’s only rotary wing undergraduate pilot training unit. The 23 FTS executes the 58th Special Operations Wing’s largest flying hour program, totaling 10,063 flight hours, operates 28 TH-1H helicopters and produces more than 100 undergraduate pilots and special mission aviators per year... READ MORE
Operations Officer, 23d Flying Training Squadron
Lt Col Alex R. Magnuson is the Operations Officer at the 23 Flying Training Squadron, Fort Rucker, Alabama. He is responsible for Undergraduate Helicopter Training, which specializes in the training and flying operations for the Air Force’s rotary-wing aircrew training track. The squadron executes the 58th Special Operations Wing’s largest flying hour program, totaling over 10,000 flight hours, operating 27 TH-1Hs helicopters and producing more than 100 undergraduate pilots and special mission aviators per year. READ MORE
Senior Enlisted Leader, 23d Flying Training Squadron
MSgt Guy W. Regina is the 23d Flying Training Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader at Fort Rucker, AL. He is responsible for advising the Commander at the United States Air Forces only helicopter UPT training unit, graduating 188 aviators annually. Additionally, MSgt Regina is an Evaluator Special Missions Aviator with over 1300 flight hours in the UH-1N and over 400 hours in the TH-1H. MSgt Regina plays an integral role in ensuring the professional growth, morale, and readiness of over 60 permanent party personnel within the organization. READ MORE