Canadian Fighter Shortfalls Highlight Pilot Retention Challenges

Credit: Cpl. Bryan Carter/Royal Canadian Air Force
An audit of Canada’s fighter force highlights the grim reality faced by all air forces as they struggle to recruit and retain pilots and engineers. The report by Canada’s auditor general, published on Nov. 20, notes that pilot and engineer shortages have left the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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