US Air Force are facing a serious shortage of pilots in connection with increasing campaigns around the world, such as the air campaigns against Daesh in Syria, Iraq, and Libya. This announced on Wednesday senior Air Force officials, reports AFP.

It is expected the shortage to reach 700 pilots by the end of the fiscal year and to two years to be up to 1,000 people, said Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. He added that it is a crisis situation.

Airlines attract military pilots in the private sector and many choose to leave because of stress from prolonged missions abroad.

The Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James told reporters at the Pentagon that she plans to pay a 35,000 dollar bonuses to keep on service the pilots of drones. The bonus will be increased by over 25 thousand dollars. She added that the Air Force must increase bonuses for all pilots to cope with the shortage of qualified aviators.

She and Gen. David Goldfein, pointed out that they want to improve the quality of life of pilots and conditions during their military service, including training and accommodation.