A policy that would let Navy and Marine Corps pilots flow in and out between active duty, the reserves and civilian work may be the way for the sea services to address aviation retention shortfalls, the nominee for the department’s top civilian manpower post told the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday. Gregory Slavonic, a retired rear admiral, said the department “has to develop a program that keeps those United, Southwest pilots,” one that allows them to stay in their civilian careers but also serve in the reserves and return to active duty when required. “They want to keep flying,” James … Continue reading Navy, DoD Manpower Nominees Address Pilot Shortages, Retention Concerns