Assessment of MAF Pilot Overabsorption: Expansion of the 1999 Rated Summit Intent
Abstract
This paper seeks to expand on the 1999 Rated Summit's decision to increase Mobility Air Forces (MAF) pilot production beyond requirements in order to cover Combat Air Forces (CAF) pilot production shortfalls in order to ensure the total Air Force requirement of pilots is met. Then, as now, the Air Force was faced with a significant pilot shortfall that was projected to get worse. Up until recently, the 1999 Rated Summit strategy was successful. To that end, this paper will research and analyze the current MAF pilot production model, post-Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), looking for any ability to overabsorb, with costs in mind, in order to expand on the 1999 Rated Summits original intent. Research will focus on a historical review of rated officers, pilot production timelines to reach the experienced level and costs associated with the different Major Weapon System (MWS) tracks (C-17 vs KC-135, etc). The goal of the research paper is to determine if additional capability exists to create more MAF pilots and to identify potential courses of action to give the Air Force an option to meet its total pilot requirements in the near and long term.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1055435
Entities
People
- Jeffrey J. Pedersen
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology