The Navy's Pilot Shortage: A Selective Bonus And Other Actions Could Improve Retention

摘要

Problems with retention and training have resulted in the Navy's having about 24 percent fewer pilots on duty than it requires. The other services have much smaller shortages but could have more of a problem in the future. Some actions taken by the Navy could improve pilot retention, but further actions are needed. A bonus targeted to pilots eligible to leave the service could be an effective means of improving retention, but the proposed across-the-board increase in flight duty pay is not warranted.