New US Law Allows Dual Airline and Military Salaries for Reserve Pilots Starting 2026
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act introduces a significant policy change for US military pilots. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard pilots will be permitted to receive pay from both their civilian airline jobs and their military duties concurrently. This reverses a long-standing law that prevented pilots from receiving simultaneous compensation for most types of military service. The primary goal of this new legislation is to improve pilot retention within the armed forces. By making part-time service more financially viable, the Pentagon hopes to keep experienced aviators in uniform.
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