The US Department of Defense have found an effective solution to the lack of flight crews. The US Air Force has officially launched a program for the return of retired pilots on service, transfers “Warspot” with reference to americanmilitarynews.com.
recall, in August 2016 the US Air Force acknowledged the lack of professional pilots, especially in fighter aircraft. From the position of the state 20300 pilots, including 3500 fighter pilots, not enough 1500 pilots, of which 1000 – the pilots of fighter aircraft.
The US Air Force introduced additional programs retain and motivate pilots, but to correct the situation is still not able to. President Donald Trump has made changes in the executive order №13223, adopted after the terrorist attacks 11 September 2001 of the year. In the original form of the order will take you back to the current service until 25 Officers for the term of up to 12 months, now, the amendments, in operation can return to 1000 military retirees for up to 48 months.
For military service will return the pilots, managers and operators under the age of drones 50 years. If you wish to return to a system over 50 years and has no health problems,then each case will be considered separately.
Air Force personnel office hopes, that before the end of the year all vacancies pilots in the US Air Force will be filled.
