The Air Force has authorized $35,000 critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) programs for qualified remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots. RPA pilots in the 18S, 11U, 11X, 12U and 13U career fields with expiring undergraduate RPA or flying training commitments in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 are eligible to receive this CSRB of $35,000 per year in exchange for a five-year active-duty service commitment or in exchange for an additional year of commitment if already on an aviation retention pay bonus or CSRB. Applications will be accepted by the Air Force Personnel Center through Jan. 31, 2017. Details are posted on myPers: Select 'Active Duty Officer' from the dropdown menu and search '11U CSRB' or '18X CSRB.'
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