AIR FORCE RESERVE BONUSES
Qualified future Airmen can receive sign-on bonuses upon entering the Air Force Reserve. Opportunities to earn a bonus depend on career, timing of commitment and whether you’ve served in the military previously.
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AVIATION AND FLIGHT
- Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (1A3X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- All-Domain Command and Control Operations (1C3X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Battle Management Operations (1C5X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Bomber/Special Integrated/Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems (2A9X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics (2A3X4) - Up to $15k bonus
- Executive Mission Aviator (1A1X3) - Up to $15k bonus
- Mobility Force Aviator (1A1X2) - Up to $15k bonus
- MHU-139 Electrical, Environmental and Avionics Tecnnician (2A2X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator (1U0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Special Missions Aviator (1A1X3) - Up to $15k bonus
- Weather (1W0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE
- Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst (1A8X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Airborne (ISR) Operator (1A8X2) - Up to $15k bonus
- Cryptologic Analyst & Reporter (1N4X2) - Up to $15k bonus
- Cryptologic Language Analyst (1N3X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Cyber Warfare Operations (1B4X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Signals Intelligence (1N2X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Space Systems Operations (1C6X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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HEALTHCARE
- Aerospace Medical Service (4N0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Mental Health Service (4C0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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LAW AND ORDER
- Bioenvironmental Engineering (4B0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Paralegal (5J0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Aircrew Flight Equipment (1P0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Contracting (6C0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Financial Management and Comptroller (6F0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Fuels (2F0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Ground Transportation (2T1X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Maintenance Management (2R0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Public Affairs (3N0X6) - Up to $15k bonus
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems (2A6X6) - Up to $15k bonus
- Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (2A735) - Up to $15k bonus
- Nondestructive Inspection (2A7X2) - Up to $15k bonus
- Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (2A3X3) - Up to $15k bonus
- Pavements and Construction Equipment (3E2X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Avionics Test Station and Components (2A0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Targeting Analyst (1N8X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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SPECIAL WARFARE AND COMBAT SUPPORT
- Pararescue (1Z1X1) - Up to $15k bonus
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist (1T0X1) - Up to $15k bonus
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UP TO $15K
NON-PRIOR SERVICE
Enlisted members who have never served in the armed forces and join the Air Force Reserve are eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000 with a six-year contract.
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UP TO $15K
PRIOR SERVICE
Enlisted members who have previously served in the armed forces and join the Air Force Reserve are eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000 with a six-year contract.
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UP TO $15K
AFFILIATION BONUS
Enlisted members who join from active duty Air Force are eligible for a bonus of up to $15,000 with a three-year contract.
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AVIATION AND FLIGHT
- Fighter Combat Systems Officer (12FX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Fighter Pilot (11FX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Mobility Pilot (11MX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Rescue Combat Systems Officer (12HX) - Up to $10k bonus
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COMBAT AND WARFARE
- Combat Rescue Officer (19ZXC) - Up to $10k bonus
- Special Tactics Officer (19ZXA) - Up to $10k bonus
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer (19ZXB) - Up to $10k bonus
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CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE
- Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer (17SX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Cyberspace Warfare Operations (17CX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Warfighter Communications Officer (17DX) - Up to $10k bonus
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LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
- Chaplain (52RX) - Up to $10k bonus
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Maintenance Officer (21AX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Civil Engineer (32EX) - Up to $10k bonus
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Operations Research Analyst (15AX) - Up to $10k bonus
- Space Operations Officer (13SX) - Up to $10k bonus
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UP TO $10K
ACCESSION BONUS
Individuals accepting an appointment into the Reserve and fill identified critical specialties can receive bonuses up to $10,000.
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UP TO $10K
AFFILIATION BONUS
Officers are eligible for a bonus of up to $10,000 with a three-year contract.
FAQ
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Yes, depending on eligibility, you can combine multiple bonuses up to a set amount.
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Yes, officers and enlisted members have different bonus opportunities to explore depending on length of contract, job type and skill level.
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Bonus payments are made after you complete your Air Force training and 30 days after arriving at your first duty station.
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Your bonus payment will be paid in one lump-sum after you successfully complete your training and 30 days after arriving at your first duty station. It may be paid in installments throughout your enlistment contract depending on the career you’re pursuing.
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Military bonuses are subject to taxation at the time of payment. The tax rate will vary.
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Yes, if you’ve served in the armed forces before you may be eligible for a bonus.
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