Military/DefenseAug 19, 12:00 AM
US Military Pilots Weigh Retirement Benefits Versus Airline Pay After Service
The aviators of the US Armed Forces face a crossroads when they come to the end of their minimum active-duty service commitments. All the branches of the Department of Defense have their own core of professional aircrew. In the US Air Force and Army, the contracts to be a professional flyer come with a ten-year commitment. Meanwhile, the US Navy and the Marines have a slightly shorter minimum duty at eight years.
