ENJJPT Steering Committee meets to shape future of multinational pilot training Published March 25, 2025 By 1st Lt. Elizabeth Notice 80th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Leaders from Sheppard Air Force Base, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program, and the local community gathered today for the Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC) Steering Committee Meeting to discuss ongoing initiatives that strengthen partnerships and enhance support for the world’s only internationally manned and managed pilot training program. The committee plays a vital role in fostering collaboration between Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls, ensuring the continued success of ENJJPT and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Rainy Ellis) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Senior leaders from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program convened this week for Steering Committee 89, reaffirming their commitment to advancing the world’s only fully integrated multinational pilot training program. Held twice a year, the ENJJPT Steering Committee brings together representatives from 14 partner nations to assess the training syllabus, enhance student and instructor balance, and explore strategies to address global pilot shortages. Discussions also centered on long-term strategic planning to ensure the program remains aligned with evolving operational needs. “ENJJPT’s strength lies in its multinational collaboration, and the Steering Committee ensures we remain aligned with the needs of our nations and the evolving demands of the air domain,” said Belgian Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Goossens, ENJJPT Steering Committee chairman. “The continued success of our program is a testament to our shared commitment to producing highly skilled fighter pilots who will serve as future leaders in NATO airpower.” As ENJJPT adapts to a dynamic operational environment, its leadership remains focused on sustaining excellence while preparing for the future. “ENJJPT is more than a training program—it is a strategic investment in the readiness and interoperability of NATO air forces,” said Col. Jeffrey Shulman, 80th Flying Training Wing commander. “The Steering Committee’s efforts ensure we continue developing combat-ready pilots through an unparalleled multinational training environment.” Decisions made during the committee meeting help shape ENJJPT’s training structure and policies in the coming years, reinforcing its role as the premier fighter pilot training pipeline for NATO and its allies. About ENJJPT The Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program is the world’s only multinational manned and operated pilot training program, producing NATO’s next generation of fighter pilots. Established in 1981, ENJJPT is based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and includes 14 partner nations committed to training, developing, and strengthening allied airpower through integrated instruction and cooperation. For more information on ENJJPT, visit https://www.sheppard.af.mil/Units/80th-Flying-Training-Wing/.