U.S. Air Force Looks Inward To Improve Pilot Retention

Credit: Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hannen/U.S. Air Force
An unprecedented shortage of experienced pilots is forcing the U.S. Air Force to reexamine training and operational regimes. Huge numbers of aviators, many with hundreds of hours of combat time in their logbooks, are leaving to establish a more stable family life and gain better pay. They are...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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