U.S. Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots
June 4, 2020
The Air Force has removed its minimum height requirement for prospective pilots in a move that it said would encourage a more diverse pool of applicants, particularly women.
Previously, the Air Force had required officer applicants who wished to fly to be between 5-foot-4 and 6-foot-5, with a sitting height of 34 to 40 inches.
Under the adjusted policy, which went into effect on May 13, applicants who are shorter than 5-foot-4 or taller than 6-foot-5 will no longer be required to submit a waiver.
Read the full story: Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots (nytimes.com)
June 4, 2020
U.S. Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots
June 4, 2020
The Air Force has removed its minimum height requirement for prospective pilots in a move that it said would encourage a more diverse pool of applicants, particularly women.
Previously, the Air Force had required officer applicants who wished to fly to be between 5-foot-4 and 6-foot-5, with a sitting height of 34 to 40 inches.
Under the adjusted policy, which went into effect on May 13, applicants who are shorter than 5-foot-4 or taller than 6-foot-5 will no longer be required to submit a waiver.
Read the full story: Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots (nytimes.com)
