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Air Force may be better off trying to keep pilots than hiring more




















Retaining pilots in the Air Force is more cost efficient than hiring and training new ones, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation. The report found that increasing incentive pay and bonuses to retain pilots could save the military money compared to expanding the training pipeline. RAND said the cost of training a fighter pilot ranges from $5.6 million to nearly $11 million. The Air Force is currently facing a pilot shortage and is looking for a better way to retain mid-career pilots. (RAND Corporation)