Because these GS positions compete directly with the private sector, namely commercial aviation and advanced tech industry, stark pay and benefit disparities, as well as slow hiring timelines severely limit the Air Force's ability to recruit talent. Left unaddressed, this shortage will force reductions in class loading, worsening the Air Force's broader pilot shortfall. Mr. Secretary, are you and your team aware of this growing challenge? And how can the Air Force, whether through direct hire authority, expanded use of special salary rates, recruitment … (03:40–03:48)
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Asserts that instructor shortages will worsen the Air Force's pilot shortfall.
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