I think the military will be training mostly drone pilots in the future. Not taking in that many and not letting that many go.

I wouldn't design a hiring interview process designed around what the USAF/USN and other branches do or don't do.

The simulator requirement could only be dropped if you vouched for an applicant. If no "voucher" in place, I would make sure there is a simulator.

No need to do a standard profile either. I would mix it up, but that's just me.