Canadian Air Force Facing ‘Personnel Crisis’ in Recruitment and Retention: Federal Report

A RCAF crew member prepares for takeoff aboard the CH-124 Sea King helicopter at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron in Saanich, B.C., on Nov. 27, 2018. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

The Royal Canadian Air Force is facing a “personnel crisis” after failing to recruit more staff and retain existing members, according to a federal report.

The report published by the Department of National Defence (DND) in March says the RCAF’s ability to meet current and future operational readiness “is compromised” due to manpower shortages.