Originally Posted by
tnkrdrvr
The USAF has a definite training pipeline problem (not a recruiting issue) to which it is responding by cutting training in actual aircraft. If you. One in with a commercial ticket they will stick you in a T1 sim for a few rides and then off to your MWS schoolhouse. That’s only for heavies for now…
I think they're trying to save money in the pipeline. Not sure that has anything to do with entry-level applicants, other than trying to save money by not washing out 70% of them.