How Many Commercial Pilots Have Military Backgrounds?

Passengers frequently refer to "aircraft carrier landings" after pilots make a firm touchdown. It's a humorous and lighthearted statement, but it points to a tacit understanding that most passengers have about airline pilots. Namely, that most pilots started their flying careers in the military. Despite this, the often-discussed pilot shortage is commonly associated with the reduced number of military pilots available to join the airlines. Let's examine the current pilot pool and discuss the future demographics of pilots with military backgrounds.



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