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$100,000 retention bonuses offered to commanders of Navy aviation units

Officers must complete a post-command commander tour lasting between 24 and 36 months as part of the bonus program.

By Diana Stancy Correll

21 months ago

Marine aviation bonus ‘take rates’ are high, but pilot shortage likely to linger into 2023

The Corps’ shortfall of fighter pilots quadrupled from 6 percent to 24 percent from 2006 to 2017, according to the Government Accountability Office.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

For Navy, retaining aviators may require pay increases

The Navy's personnel boss told Congress that aviation incentive pay and bonuses may be necessary to hold on to seasoned pilots.

By Victoria Leoni

5 years ago

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