Title: How many pilots operate the Air Force One? - Quora
Headings: How many pilots operate the Air Force One?
How many pilots operate the Air Force One?
What are the ranks of the pilots for Air Force One and Marine One? Is there a minimum qualification, such as O-5 (Lt. Colonel)?
Jon Mixon
Harold Arrivillaga

Content: They seem frustrated that they are reigned in more than they would like. It is a cultural thing, but one which does have an effect on how much skill a pilot can develop. As a result of my experiences, if put in a tight situation with a choice of First Officer, or wingman, my priorities would be: 1 . Naval Aviator Fighter Pilot
2. USAF Fighter Pilot
3. Transport pilot from either service. (Transport pilots in all services are more restricted due to the nature of their aircraft and their missions. Though some of the smaller non fighter aircraft in the USN (S-3), do operate off of aircraft carriers.) Fighter pilots have had much more experience pushing the envelope of their craft, and the guys with the gold wings (USN/USMC) have been there more than anyone else.