MILITARY PERSONNEL: DOD Needs to Reevaluate Fighter Pilot Workforce Requirements
Abstract
Fighter pilots operate aircraft that are critical to achieving and maintaining air dominance during combat operations. The military services invest significant time and funding to train, compensate, and retain fighter pilots. According to Air Force officials, it costs between $3- $11 million and takes approximately 5 years to develop an individual fighter pilot to lead combat missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1154613
Entities
People
- Brenda Farrell
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office