A look at the salaries of US Navy fighter jet pilots in 2026

What it pays to strap into a Navy strike fighter.

Here’s How Much US Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots Make In A Year

US Air Force pilots' base salary starts at around $50,000 and then triples with experience and service. Bonuses significantly increase the total.
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Cirrus Adds Vision Jet Flight Training Simulator in Scottsdale

Cirrus® (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) announced the expansion of its recurrent Vision Jet flight training capability at Cirrus Scottsdale. Constructed by CAE, the Vision Jet flight training simulator ...
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Sharing a Harrowing T-38 Talon Training Tale

Air Force veteran recalls past T-38 experience with emergency during solo flight.