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Old 04-09-2007 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
At least half of all new hires are ex-military pilots. Since 911 I am sure that the percentage has increased due to the larger number of military pilots trained. SkyHigh
Military pilots going to the airline today probably graduated USAF UPT ten years ago. I believe that is the most recent committment after graduation. Here are the numbers of USAF pilots graduated between 1988 and 1998. There was a significant decrease. If ALL of the 1997 year pilots left the USAF today, there would be 682 pilots hired. I believe the % of pilots being hired by the airlines is SIGNIFICANTLY lower then 50% even considering USN statistics and military retirees who go to work for the airlines.

1988 1,468
1989 1,565
1990 1,548
1991 1,528
1992 967
1993 749
1994 533
1995 481
1996 525
1997 682
1998 869
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