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ATIS Jun 20, 2026

The Top Five Highest-Paid Air Force Crew Roles and What Military Pay Really Looks Like in Twenty Twenty-Six

The highest-paid Air Force aircrew roles in 2026 earn their premium through rank, years of service, and retention bonuses - not flight pay.

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ATIS Jun 17, 2026

What a US Fighter Pilot Earns in 2026 and How That Stacks Up Against the World's Other Air Powers

How much US fighter pilots earn in 2026, plus how their pay compares to RAF, French, Russian, Chinese, and Gulf aviators.

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