The Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act establishes a pilot program allowing experienced Air Force fighter pilots and navigators to take temporary breaks from active duty service while remaining connected to the military. The program targets officers with the relevant pilot and navigator designations who have completed their initial training commitments, and allows them to take intermissions lasting between four months and one year before returning to active duty. During their time away, participants remain in the Individual Ready Reserve, maintain their security clearances and base access, continue receiving pay and benefits, and must participate in training to stay proficient. When they return to active service, participants must commit to an additional period equal to double their intermission length, and the Air Force cannot penalize them for participating during promotions or career advancement decisions. The Air Force Secretary must establish the program within one year of enactment and report back to Congress within four years on whether the pilot successfully improved retention of experienced fighter aircrew, with the program set to end five years after its establishment.
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