Originally Posted by
Flyer5
Anyone heard any rumors/news about a release date for the FY13 Aviation Continuation Pay (Bonus) for Active Duty, Reserves, or ANG? Any rumors about $ amount? Way late this year. Hope it's not affecting decision making for those eligible to separate.
I retired last year, but my money is on sequestration. There is an internal political price to pay with the pilot bonus and it's a tougher one to pay during tough budget times. Can you imagine the AF Times headline: Base gyms close as pilots get bonuses.
Traditionally, the bonus doesn't affect many folks' decision. Those who are getting out are getting out - no amount of money is going to change their minds. Those who are going to stay, stay regardless of the money - it's just gravy. There is some gray in the middle, but largely, these are small numbers in the overall grand scheme of things.
During the hiring booms of the late '90s, no amount of money could keep most folks in...but it sure was nice for those of us who stayed in.