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Women Gain Unprecedented Access to the Brazilian Air Force Infantry in Competition for Officers, with Higher Education Training at AFA, Job Security in Military Career, and Initial Salary Above R$ 7,300 After Graduation
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) made a historic move by opening, for the first time, the possibility of female entry into the Infantry through a public competition for officers. This change represents a break in tradition within the Air Force and marks a new phase in the formation of military leadership in the country. The competition is aimed at young individuals aged 17 to 22 years, offering a structured professional trajectory, military higher education, and an initial gross salary above R$ 7,300 after course completion.
Additionally, this novelty reinforces the modernization process of the Brazilian Armed Forces, expanding women’s access to operational areas that have historically been exclusive to men. By allowing women to compete for positions in the Infantry, the FAB reaffirms that merit, technical ability, and professional vocation are the central criteria for a military career.
The information was announced by specialized military competition portals and confirmed in official materials from the Brazilian Air Force, which detail the Admission Exam IE/EA CFOAV/INT/INF 2026, responsible for selecting future career officers of the Air Force.
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What Careers the FAB Competition Offers Candidates
The FAB competition for officers is the main gateway for those who wish to pursue a career as a Career Officer of the Air Force. The selection process includes three areas of training, each with strategic responsibilities for the defense of Brazilian airspace and military installations.
The choice of area is crucial as it defines the professional profile of the cadet during training and throughout their military career. Among the available options are operational, administrative sectors, and now, the Infantry with unprecedented female access, significantly expanding the range of possibilities within the institution.
These areas compose the so-called training tripod of the admission exam, responsible for preparing officers capable of acting in both combat missions and support, command, and management activities within the FAB.
How Training Works at the Air Force Academy (AFA)
Approved candidates enter the Air Force Academy (AFA), located in Pirassununga, São Paulo, considered one of the most respected military educational institutions in Latin America. The training lasts four years, in a boarding format, combining higher education, military training, and physical and psychological development.
During this period, cadets follow a strict discipline routine, with academic classes, military instructions, physical activities, and ethical training focused on leadership practice. It is an intense journey aimed at preparing officers capable of operating in high-responsibility environments.
One of the major attractions of the training is that all student expenses are covered by the FAB, including housing, food, uniforms, medical and dental assistance. Additionally, the cadet receives a monthly stipend of R$ 1,185.00 during the course, allowing full dedication to training.
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Requirements, Registration, and the Future After Graduation
To participate in the competition, candidates must meet basic age and educational criteria, which are eliminatory. The FAB emphasizes that carefully reading the official notice is essential to understand all stages of the selection process, deadlines, and specific requirements.
After completing four years at the AFA, the cadet is declared an Officer Candidate, becoming part of the permanent cadre of the Armed Forces with guaranteed employment, job security, and a defined career plan. At that moment, the salary takes a significant leap, with a gross salary above R$ 7,300, in addition to legally provided benefits.
The military career plan, governed by federal regulations, allows for continuous progression in ranks and salaries over the years of service, making a career in the FAB one of the most stable and structured in the Brazilian public service.
Summary of Financial Growth in the Career:
- Cadet (Student):
Stipend of R$ 1,185.00 + housing, food, and health - Officer Candidate (Graduate):
Gross salary above R$ 7,300 + job security and career plan
Source: FAB
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