July 24, 2018 AMC announces Aviator Technical Track beta test program The application window is open for active duty mobility pilots to pioneer a new Aviator Technical Track program, Air Mobility Command officials announced July 20, 2018.
Oct. 2, 2017 Retired AF pilots welcomed back on active duty Retired Air Force pilots holding Air Force Specialty Code 11X are encouraged to apply for the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program in order to fill rated staff positions to help alleviate the existing manning shortages within the Air Force rated pilot community.
Oct. 2, 2017 AMC commander seeks enhanced problem-solving with airlines The commander of Air Mobility Command spoke with a group of more than 150 airline representatives, Sept. 26, 2017, to address pilot qualification and retention issues common to the Air Force and the airline industry.
Sept. 22, 2017 Air Force leaders address aircrew crisis More than 60 Air Force senior leaders discussed the Air Force’s aircrew crisis which has left the service more than 1,500 pilots short of its requirements Sept. 22, 2017, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Aug. 4, 2017 SecAF visits JB Langley Eustis, discusses readiness, retention Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Aug. 3, 2017, where she met with Gen. Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, and visited the 1st Fighter Wing and 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing.
June 25, 2014 Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2014 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said June 25.