Originally Posted by
gums
It ain't the $$$$$.
It's the quality of life that is driving the exodus.
Gums opines...
You are correct, Sir. Lifestyle is a
very big factor in the travails of the USAF pilot retention. They're working these people like rented mules.
In the Terms & Endearment section, there's a long series of articles about this issue and lifestyle figures prominently in it.
Under the umbrella of "airline" flying comes better money...and lifestyle.