No! While the academy was founded by Israeli Air Force pilots, we encourage our graduates to pursue
meaningful service and leadership roles across the entire IDF.
Candidates must visit our website and register for the academy’s selection process.
Resilience, maturity, leadership ability, teamwork, and, most importantly, motivation—motivation to take initiative, improve, and positively impact Israeli society.
Yes. Choosing to join the academy is a commitment to the entire year-long program. Significant resources have
been invested in the educational program, and it is designed to be completed in its entirety.
The academy maintains a balanced ratio of 50% male and 50% female participants.
Yes. Upon acceptance, candidates are required to pay a registration fee and additional payments as detailed on
the YACHAD website.
