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Reps. Whitesides And Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan PILOT Act To Expand Job Opportunities For Local Civilian Pilots And Engineers
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Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 07/26/2026 9:58am
Article Summary:
Whitesides, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan PILOT Act to Expand Military Job Access for Civilian Test Pilots and Engineers
Reps. George Whitesides and Jay Obernolte have introduced the bipartisan PILOT Act to review and potentially expand job opportunities for civilian-trained test pilots and engineers seeking military flight testing roles. The bill directs the Department of Defense to assess whether current policies, including waiver requirements, create unnecessary barriers and to evaluate ways to better utilize graduates of accredited civilian flight schools. Supporters say the measure would strengthen the military’s test pilot workforce while supporting local aerospace talent.
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Date: 07/26/2026 9:58am
Article Summary:
Whitesides, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan PILOT Act to Expand Military Job Access for Civilian Test Pilots and Engineers
Reps. George Whitesides and Jay Obernolte have introduced the bipartisan PILOT Act to review and potentially expand job opportunities for civilian-trained test pilots and engineers seeking military flight testing roles. The bill directs the Department of Defense to assess whether current policies, including waiver requirements, create unnecessary barriers and to evaluate ways to better utilize graduates of accredited civilian flight schools. Supporters say the measure would strengthen the military’s test pilot workforce while supporting local aerospace talent.
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