In this exhilarating book, readers will take to the skies and discover all there is to know about fighter jet pilots! They'll find out what it takes to pursue this daring career including education, training, and on-the-job expectations. Fighter pilots fly at speeds of more than 1,000 miles per hour. They gather intel, launch missiles, and perform death-defying maneuvers. Featuring fascinating fact boxes that highlight key information, this high-interest, low reading level book is filled with vibrant photographs that bring the information to life.