re: #64 FormerDirtDart

The Air Force has a significant pilot shortage. The USAF states they plan to use the EO authority to recruit volunteers from the IRR.
You really don’t get a useful pilot if you’re forcing them to return to service. As there are a myriad of little ailments that can get your flight status restricted.

The multi engine guys are also gonna be pulled back from much more lucrative careers and it won’t be like reserve service, they’ll be losing real money, the resentment will be enormous.