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Japan revolutionizes pilot recruitment criteria
Minimum height limit abolished from 2026. Planes will be adapted
A turning point for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), but also for civil aviation: starting from fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Defense has announced the abolition of the minimum height limit for pilot candidates. This decision, motivated by the need to broaden the recruitment pool and respond to the growing shortage of qualified personnel, marks a significant change in the JSDF's selection...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency