An Analysis of U.S. Air Force Pilot Separation Decisions

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the factors that are associated with separation behavior among United States Air Force pilots. Additionally, the effect of commissioning source on separation was analyzed. Logistic regression models were estimated for U.S. Air Force pilots commissioned between 1994 and 2006. Data records utilized in this thesis were obtained from Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Demographics and professional/educational factors were included in the models to analyze their effects on the separation decision. By identifying the determinants of separation, the thesis attempts to suggest ways in which decision makers might reduce losses among Air Force pilots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA518545

Entities

People

  • Omer Canpolat
  • Zeki Gultekin

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Demography
  • Employment
  • Flight Training
  • Manpower
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Pilots
  • Military Separation
  • Military Training
  • Officer Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilots
  • Students
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Naval Personnel Management