An Analysis of Factors Influencing the Turnover of United States Air Force Pilots in the Six to Eleven Year Group

摘要

A current major problem facing Air Force managers is the retention of pilots in the six to eleven year group. This research uses a conceptual model of turnover as the structure for the study of the pilot exodus. The USAF Officer Exit Survey, designed and administered by AFMPC, was used as the data base to ascertain the most significant determinant to turnover--assignment policies. A recommended modification to the current assignment policies could improved pilot retention by a significant amount. This proposed recommendation would require no additional appropriations of funds or approval from agencies outside the Air Force chain of command. (Author)