Air Force to allow enlisted pilots for drones. What say you?

2015-12-17T14:26:47-05:00

For the first time since WWII, the USAF will allow enlisted personnel to be pilots...for drones. Is this a good method to fill needed billets?

http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/12/17/air-force-have-enlisted-pilots-first-time-since-world-war-ii/77490376/

Air Force to have enlisted pilots for first time since World War II

It’s happening: Enlisted airmen will be allowed to fly some remotely piloted aircraft.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Dec 17 at 2015 2:28 PM

2015-12-17T14:28:55-05:00

Why not. Today's kids who play video games have excellent hand eye coordination and have plenty of practice!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 2:29 PM

2015-12-17T14:29:44-05:00

What an awesome day to be an enlisted Airman! I'm sure our soon to be enlisted GlobalHawk pilots will be a strong asset to the ISR community. Hopefully with time the AF recognizes the enlisted pilot's potential and maybe considers enlisted pilots on other platforms. But for now this is a great start! The real question is--WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!