
ENLISTMENT BONUSES
The U.S. Air Force has added new opportunities for qualified future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty service, including a new “quick ship” program for immediate enlistment. All bonuses are earned upon completion of Air Force training and either a six-year or four-year enlistment commitment.
CYBER BONUSES
Some cyber career fields have bonus pay amounts based on the member’s highest level of certification, giving the applicant an opportunity to receive bonuses from $12,000 up to $20,000 for these careers.
Cyber Systems Operations (3D0X2)
Cyber Security (3D0X3)
Client Systems (3D1X1)
Cyber Transport Systems (3D1X2)
SPECIAL WARFARE
Special Warfare Operators are eligible to receive bonuses from $20,000 to $40,000 for these careers:
Pararescue (1Z1X1)
Special Reconaissance (1Z4X1)
Tactical Air Control Party (1Z3X1)
Combat Control (1Z2X1)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (3E8X1)
AIR FORCE ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTMENT BONUSES
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst (1A8X1): Six-year bonus of $8,000
Cryptologic Language Analyst (1N3XX): Six-year bonus of $6,000
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance (2A534): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
- Aerospace Ground Equipment (2A632): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
- Munitions Systems (2W031): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
- Aircraft Fuel Systems (2A634): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
- Aircraft Hydraulics System (2A635): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
- Fuels (2F031): Six-year bonus of $6,000, Four-year bonus of $3,000. Quick Ship Bonus: Six-year bonus of $8,000, Four-year bonus of $4,000.
Quick Ship Bonus for other careers not listed are Six-year bonus of $4,000, Four-year bonus of $2,000.