Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation. Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary post. The review could also reshape who wields influence among Air Force planners and policymakers in a typically pilot-heavy culture. Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years. Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards. Meet a band of women aviators who kicked open the door to fly in combat in this excerpt from “The Fly Girls Revolt” by Eileen A. Bjorkman. By Eileen A. Bjorkman
16 months ago Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future. The new system was desgined specifically with female pilots in mind. The service has nibbled at the edges of a 2,000-pilot shortage for years. Olme is one of the first airmen to benefit from new service guidance on flying while pregnant. Load More