Are there any elements that have not been mentioned that act as disincentives for fighter pilots, expert pilots, to continue to pilot CF-18s or other fighter jets in the armed forces? We have talked about salaries, bonuses and all kinds of measures to try to keep them in the Canadian Air Force.
In the eyes of ordinary Canadians, piloting a CF-18 represents a top job. Aside from the fact that some of these planes are getting old, are there other factors that may discourage pilots from developing their skills with the ultimate goal of piloting CF-18s?