The Air Force Reserve Pilot -- A Critical Resource

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Abstract:

This study reviews the importance of reserve forces to the overall effectiveness of military capability and then focuses on the need for a fully manned and capable pilot force in the Air Force Reserve AFRES. The current AFRES pilot force structure is examined and the conclusion is drawn that an extremely high rate of turnover due to retirements and reassignments is likely in the next five to ten years. Next, AFRESs ability to recruit and retain pilots in the same time frame is discussed relative to its main competitors for Air Force pilots, the regular Air Force and commercial aviation. The conclusion suggests that recruiting and retention may suffer in the future with a concomitant drop in pilot manning and goes on to suggest several potential steps to remedy the situation.

Author(s):
Gidney, Lee H.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0054

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY RESERVES, *AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, *PILOTS, *MANPOWER UTILIZATION, TIME, RESOURCES, COMMERCIAL AVIATION, RECRUITS, HIGH RATE, AIR FORCE, RECRUITING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations, Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Report Date:
1989 Mar 01