AF Aviators Continuation Pay

Week of November 17, 2008

Air Force officials have released the details for this year's aviator continuation pay (ACP) program, which gives various rated aviators the opportunity to sign an active-duty service commitment contract in exchange for a financial bonus. For active-duty rated aviators who will finish their initial flying training commitment in this fiscal year, the bonuses are: (1) Pilots: five-year ACP agreement at $25,000 a year; (2) Air battle managers: five year ACP agreement at $15,000 a year. Also, retirement-eligible active-duty pilots, combat systems officers and air battle managers can opt for a three-, four- or five-year ACP agreement and earn $15,000 a year. For more information, visit the Air Force Personnel Center website or talk to your squadron commander or appropriate A1 representative.

To find complete information on current cash enlistment incentives (signing bonuses) and reenlistment bonuses offered by each of the Armed Forces, visit the Military.com Bonus Center.