Are Pilots Graduating Supt Today Meeting Amc's Current and Future Needs

The purpose of this study is to examine if Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is adequately training military pilots to meet the current and future needs of Air Mobility Command (AMC). The study is divided into four main sections: Pilot Training History and Evolution, Pilot Training Today, Future, and Conclusion/Recommendations. The History section covers the evolution of pilot training from 1950 to present. During this period, pilot training went from a multi-track, to a single track, then back to a multi-track system. There were several rationales for alternating from one system to the other. This study provides a basic foundation as to why AETC is currently using a multi-track system. The Pilot Training Today section describes how AETC gets the training requirements from the various major commands (MAJCOMS). Additionally, the skill sets taught at pilot training as well as the grading criteria used to evaluate the student pilots are discussed. Furthermore, the four methods used in this study to evaluate AETC?s success are defined.