A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.::The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.
No there really isn’t. The Navy and Air Force are full of people who love flying. Even people who can fly but don’t qualify to be fighter pilots. They work on planes, design them, or fly transport planes.
Usually the jobs outside the military pay better (cybersecurity, IT, etc.). Flying commercial isn’t that much better because of the hours. Imagine having better hours in the military and a better retirement package after 20 years. That’s why there’s not enough pilots.