The 517 Training Group AETC (Air Education and Training Command) is a United States Air Force organization primarily responsible for pilot training. Based at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, the group manages undergraduate pilot training for all U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force pilots. The 517th provides initial flight screening, basic flight training, and operational flight training to produce qualified military pilots. The group operates a fleet of Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft as part of this process. The 517th Training Group’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Air Education and Training Command in ensuring the readiness of airmen for their operational duties.