Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act

This bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to create a five-year pilot program, starting within one year of enactment, that lets active-duty Air Force fighter pilots and combat systems officers take a one-time career break of 4 months to 1 year. Participants would move to the Individual Ready Reserve during the break, keep certain access such as security clearances and base access where practicable, and could stay in military housing if they pay rent. When they return, they would owe two months of active-duty service for each month of the break, and the break would not count toward retirement. Participation could not be used against them in promotions or assignments, and the Air Force would report to Congress on the program's results within four years.

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Sponsors

• Ted Budd Republican sponsor
• 7 cosponsors