The United States Air Force pilot diversity dilemma
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6058281 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brandon Robert Russell (0000-0002-4845-0866, United States Air Force, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 848-871 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Equal Opportunities International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1758-7093 • E-ISSN: 2040-7149 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/edi-10-2022-0297 |
| OpenAlex | W4321769981 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
Purpose The paper aims to examine literature on the issues of the pilot shortage in the United States Air Force and the demographic diversity dilemma within the United States Air Force pilot community and how it relates to the National Defense Strategy. In addition, there is an examination of current initiatives designed to combat these issues. Design/methodology/approach The paper opted for an exploratory review of 90 sources from 2012 to 2023 to examine the pilot shortage and pilot diversity issues within the United States Air Force. Three theories, the theory of generative interactions, the theory of cognitive diversity and the identity theory, were examined in relation to the barriers to the pilot diversity issue. Findings The paper provides emergent insights from the literature into the growing pilot shortage and diversity disparity found within the United States Air Force pilot community. These issues were associated with many barriers, including geographic disparity, socioeconomic status, culture, education, mentorship and life balance. Research limitations/implications The current initiatives examined are new and, as such, warrant future research. In particular, what are the long-term projections for the youth flight programs? An examination of the effectiveness of improving the pilot shortage and pilot diversity within the Air Force should be further scrutinized in the coming years as new cadets enter pilot training after accession. Originality/value This paper highlights a need to further study the effectiveness of youth flight programs and other United States Air Force initiatives in improving pilot numbers and diversity
Dilemma · Political science · Public relations · Career Development and Diversity · Law · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |