New batch of carrier-qualified J-15 pilots Posted on August 23, 2016 by alert5 China recently qualified a new batch of J-15 pilots for aircraft carrier operations, the PLAN announced on its website. Related posts (Automatically Generated): South Africa graduates first four locally-trained Gripen pilots Japan to recruit women fighter pilots RN has four pilots flying Hornets to retain carrier strike capability Five Kuwaiti pilots graduate from pilot training with Italian Air Force Second batch of J-15 pilots completed carrier qualifications Photo: First batch of female J-10 fighter pilots