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Military Pilots: Observations on Current Issues

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 4, 1999
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-102
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Summary:

Pilot shortages pose significant challenges for the military because each pilot replacement costs the Defense Department (DOD) up to $6 million in training and requires years of investment in training and experience. This testimony discusses (1) the validity of pilot requirements, (2) the extent of the reported shortages and where they exist, (3) the key factors contributing to pilot shortages, (4) the services' plans for correcting such shortfalls, and (5) other steps that could be taken to address the problem. GAO focuses on pilots in the Air Force and the Navy, which are reporting the most critical shortages.

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