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Air Force Boosts Pilot Retention Bonuses to $50,000

Latest Legacy Aviation Bonus Program tops previous $35,000 incentive for pilots.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at 05:53 PM ET

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Air Force pilots can apply for retention bonuses up to $50,000 for the 2023 fiscal year. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

Starting Tuesday the Air Force is offering its pilots retention bonuses of up to $50,000 for the 2023 fiscal year under its Legacy Aviation Bonus Program. The latest program marks a significant increase over the $35,000 limit eligible officers could receive previously.

Air Force officials said active-duty aviators eligible for the program have until September 15 to apply for the 2023 bonuses.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4