Something that’s not always talked about but is good to know, is military pay. First things first, when you become a military aviator it is not to have competitive pay with the airlines. That won’t happen until well after 10 years in. You do it because of the drive, passion, and desire to do something extraordinarily difficult and rewarding. It is good to have an understanding however of what you can expect lifestyle wise, this article breaks down a lot of good information you may be asking yourself behind the scenes.

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