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The US Air Force has a 1,800-pilot deficit — pilots leaving for commercial airlines that pay 2x USAF pay

The U.S. Air Force has a 1,800-pilot deficit. USAF pilots are leaving for commercial airlines that pay 2x USAF pay. The USAF ...
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Is it true that US Air Force pilots with the highest ranks earn less than commercial pilots?

At the headline level, the answer to this complex question is yes. The highest-ranking United States Air Force pilots generally earn significantly less in direct cash compensation than the best-paid ...