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Air Force grapples with enduring pilot shortage as airlines begin to rehire

More pilots are opting to stay in the Air Force amid pandemic-era uncertainty, but the service is still struggling to fill jobs in its marquee profession as commercial airlines resume hiring.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Frank Kendall III, President Joe Biden's nominee to be secretary of the Air Force, appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Air Force secretary nominee pledges to tackle enduring pilot shortage, personnel issues

Air Force secretary nominee Frank Kendall pledged to work on bridging the pilot shortage and other issues at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

'Shove your priority boarding’ — Aussie vets call airline’s veteran benefit offer ‘too American’

Virgin Australia recently announced a policy to recognize the nation's veterans, and vets wanted nothing to do with it.

5 years ago

United Airlines debuts ‘Better Boarding’ program to benefit active-duty military

The airline instituted an enhanced boarding process, with one feature designed to directly benefit active-duty military personnel.

5 years ago

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