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Air Force, airlines both facing the same problem: A desperate need for pilots


By THOMAS GNAU | Dayton Daily News, Ohio | Published: October 28, 2018

DAYTON, Ohio (Tribune News Service) — A shortage of pilots caused by a surge in retirements, national security needs and demand for air travel continues to hamper the Air Force.

This usually happens when the economy is strong and commercial airlines are hiring.

But this time is different. This time, even commercial airlines are struggling to find pilots at the same time the Air Force is fighting to fill cockpits.

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/air-force-airlines-both-facing-the-same-problem-a-desperate-need-for-pilots-1.554111