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Navy Overhauls Pilot Training Amid Escalating Operational Demands

The Navy is overhauling its pilot training program to tackle a decade-long bottleneck that's left a growing backlog of aspiring pilots, with Rear Adm. Max "Pepper" McCoy aiming for a smooth, pool-free flow through the training pipeline. The goal is to meet escalating operational demands by getting more pilots through the system efficiently.

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US Navy aircraft carrier flight deck with crew and aircraft.

US Navy Reassesses Carrier Qualification Training Amid Fleet Upgrades

Despite changes to training requirements, a select group of student naval aviators recently completed carrier qualification training aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, highlighting the ongoing value of this critical skill. The limited sessions, involving 26 students, demonstrate the US Navy's continued commitment to providing realistic training opportunities when timing and resources permit.

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