Navy aviation retention bonuses

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The Navy Personnel Command announced FY 2019 Aviation Department Head Retention Bonus (ADHRB) and Aviation Command Retention Bonuses (ACRB) for active component aviators via NAVADMIN 254/18 on Oct. 17. The Aviation Bonus (AvB) program incentivizes highly talented, hard-working, career-minded Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) to choose to remain on active duty and in critical naval aviation billets, according to Capt. Wayne Baze, head of NPC’s aviation career management. The ADHRB eligibility criteria include selection for lieutenant commander, and are intended for officers selected for promotion in the FY-19 LCDR statutory board. The ACRB is designed to retain officers with command experience in primary war-fighting missions critical for the future of the Navy. The FY-19 ACRB incentivizes continued service of commander and commanding officers in follow-on assignments requiring senior aviation officers. All FY-19 ACRB contracts will be worth $100,000; all eligible officers will receive an initial payment of $34,000, and two anniversary payments of $33,000. Participation carries a three-year obligated service obligation. (Source: Navy Personnel Command 10/18/18)