> I can't find specific numbers but estimates say about one in three has a military background. That's an awful lot. Not surprising given that pilot training i

> I can't find specific numbers but estimates say about one in three has a military background. That's an awful lot. Not surprising given that pilot training is really really expensive. Airlines love former military pilots because they are a significantly lower financial risk for them. Put them into type rating and off they go, it's rare that one ends up as a dud.