Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of GoldGraduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Air Force to fall nearly 150 pilots short of annual training goalThe shortfall makes it more difficult for the service to fill a pilot shortage of around 2,000 people that has persisted for years.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Thunderstorm damage to Vance’s T-6 fleet will slow pilot trainingAt least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Can the Air Force train nearly 1,500 pilots this year?The Air Force's annual pilot production goals often prove elusive.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Can the Air Force train new pilots without planes?Goodbye, T-1 Jayhawk. Hello, simulators.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Air Force praises new pilot training but struggles to hire instructorsIt's unclear how many airmen have graduated from the new pilot training program overall.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
