1st Flying Training Squadron
| 1st Flying Training Squadron | |
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1st Flying Training Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1969–1971; 1990–1994; 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Basic Aircraft Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Pueblo Memorial Airport, Colorado |
| Nickname(s) | Tigers |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 1st Flight Screening Squadron emblem | |
1st Flying Training Squadron is part of the 306th Flying Training Group based at Pueblo Memorial Airport, Colorado. It conducts flight training for all USAF Pilot and Combat Systems Officer trainees, regardless of their commissioning source. It oversees and conducts IFT for over 2,200 Air Force aviator candidates yearly. Constituted as 1st Flying Training Squadron on 9 May 1969 and re-designated as 1st Flying Training Squadron on 28 May 1993.