AIR NATIONAL GUARD BONUSES
Future Airmen can receive sign-on bonuses up to $75,000 upon entering the Air National Guard (ANG). Current ANG members can receive bonuses up to $90,000 for re-enlistments. Opportunities to earn a bonus depend on the career chosen, contract length, and prior military service.
-
AVIATION AND FLIGHT
- Mobility Force Aviator (1A1X2)
- Special Mission Aviator (1A1X3)
- Air Traffic Control (1C1X1)
- Battle Management Operations (1C5X1)
- Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (2A9X4)
- Weather (1W0X1)
-
CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE
- Cyber Warfare Operations (1B4X1)
- Signals Intelligence (1N2X1)
- Cyber Intelligence (1N4X1)
- Cryptologic Language Analyst (1N3X1)
- Cryptologic Analyst & Reporter (1N4X2)
- Space Systems Operations (1C6X1)
-
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
Back to careers navigation -
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
- Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics (2A3X5)
- Aerospace Ground Equipment (2A6X2)
- Aerospace Propulsion (2A6X1)
- Aircraft Fuel Systems (2A6X4)
- Aircraft Hydraulic Systems (2A6X5)
- Aircrew Egress Systems (2A6X3)
- Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X1)
- Electrical Power Production (3E0X2)
- Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (2A3X7)
- Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance (3E4X1)
- Structural (3E3X1)
- Aircraft Structural Maintenance (2A7X3)
- Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1)
- Pavements and Construction Equipment (3E2X1)
-
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Aircraft Armament Systems (2W1X1)
- Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems (1C8X3)
- Targeting Analyst (1N8X1)
- Cable and Antenna Operations (1D7X3)
-
SPECIAL WARFARE AND COMBAT SUPPORT
- Combat Control (1Z2X1)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (3E8X1)
- Pararescue (1Z1X1)
- Tactical Air Control Party (1Z3X1)
- Special Reconnaissance (1Z4X1)
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist (1T0X1)
-
NON-PRIOR SERVICE
Enlisted members who have never served in the armed forces and join the Air National Guard are eligible.
-
PRIOR SERVICE
Enlisted members who have previously served in the armed forces and join the Air National Guard are eligible.
-
AFFILIATION BONUS
Enlisted members who join from active duty Air Force are eligible.
-
CAREER-SPECIFIC BONUS
Each eligible career has its own unique bonus amount.
-
AVIATION AND FLIGHT
- Air Battle Manager (13BX)
- Bomber Pilot (11BX)
- Fighter Combat Systems Officer (12FX)
- Fighter Pilot (11FX)
- Mobility Pilot (11MX)
- Special Operations Pilot (11SX)
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot (11UX)
- Rescue Combat Systems Officer (12HX)
-
CYBER AND INTELLIGENCE
- Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer (17SX)
- Intelligence Officer (14NX)
- Warfighter Communications Officer (17DX)
-
HEALTHCARE
- Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist (48AX)
- Anesthesiologist (45AX)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (46YXM)
- Critical Care Medicine (44YX)
- Critical Care Nurse (46NXE)
- Emergency Services Physician (44EX)
- Family Physician (44FX)
- Flight Nurse (46FX)
- General Surgeon (45SX)
- Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics (45GX)
- Internal Medicine Physician (44MX)
- Operating Room Nurse (46SX)
- Orthopedic Surgeon (45BX)
-
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
Back to careers navigation -
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Back to careers navigation -
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Back to careers navigation -
SPECIAL WARFARE AND COMBAT SUPPORT
- Combat Rescue Officer (19ZXC)
- Special Tactics Officer (19ZXA)
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer (19ZXB)
-
ACCESSION BONUS
Individuals accepting an appointment into ANG and fill identified critical specialties can receive bonuses.
-
AFFILIATION BONUS
Officers are eligible for a bonus with a four-year contract.
-
CAREER-SPECIFIC BONUS
Each eligible career has its own unique bonus amount.
FAQ
-
Yes, depending on eligibility, you can combine multiple bonuses up to a set amount.
-
Yes, officers and enlisted members have different bonus opportunities to explore depending on length of contract, job type and skill level.
-
Bonus opportunities can vary by state and base depending on need. Please refer to the individual state pages to learn more about unique opportunities.
-
Yes, bonus amounts can vary depending on the level of training you’ve acquired and the type of career you’re pursuing. Careers will have different bonuses depending on whether they’re considered “National Critical” and “National Highly Critical.”
-
The Air National Guard (ANG) pays bonuses out in equal payments in a year-over-year cycle for 5 years, starting when the member completes technical training. For example, if you are awarded a $50,000 bonus upon entering the ANG, you will receive the first increment of $10,000 approximately two months after completing technical training. Every year thereafter, you will receive the remaining increments of $10,000 until the bonus has been satisfied.
-
Military bonuses are subject to taxation at the time of payment. The tax rate will vary.
-
Yes, if you’ve served in the Air National Guard before, you may be eligible for up to a $90,000 bonus. If you’ve served in another branch, you may be eligible for up to a $75,000 bonus.
Make the Move and Secure Your Future
If you have questions or are ready to take the next step toward your future, feel free to chat now.
