The Air Force is renaming its traditional aviation bonus program in 2024 and continuing a new, experimental second program, ordered by Congress, aimed at getting aviators to extend their commitment sooner and for longer. While the programs can’t be doubled-up, aviators may be able to ...
Starting next week, the Air Force will begin to reinstate bonus programs and process some permanent-change-of-station moves that had been paused due to a lack of personnel funds. The Selective Retention Bonus, Aviation Bonus, Assignment Incentive Pay, and Foreign Language Proficiency Pay programs will all be ...
Certain Active-duty pilots who renew their contracts can earn up to $420,000 through the service’s 2022 Aviation Bonus program. “Airpower will always be in high demand, and our operational readiness hinges on retaining a force of skilled and experienced aviators,” said Chief of Staff Gen. Charles ...