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The US Air Force experienced a net loss of about 250 pilots last year. In response, the USAF is launching a new program that provides financial bonuses and guaranteed assignment locations while reducing the frequency of deployments.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- For the most part, USAF pilots are leaving due to a lack of stable home life and insufficient salary.
- Duties that take pilots away from flying were another factor contributing to pilot resignations.
- USAF is hoping the new initiatives will address pilot concerns and improve retention.
References
- FEB 2023 Air Force Has to ‘Get Our House in Order’ on Pilot Retention Red Tape, Slife Says—Air and Space Forces
- APR 2023 With war potentially approaching, a pilot shortage looms over the US Air Force—Washington Examiner
Source Information:
- Article Source: Home | Air & Space Forces Magazine (airandspaceforces.com)
- Media Check: Air & Space Forces - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.
