![TIL each F-22 Raptor jet costs 334 million dollars (give or take) plus about $60,000 for every flight hour, and during 40% of it's lifespan is in the shop for maintenance and TIL each F-22 Raptor jet costs 334 million dollars (give or take) plus about $60,000 for every flight hour, and during 40% of it's lifespan is in the shop for maintenance and](https://external-preview.redd.it/Luexl5-X-mIkczLbyVNb-SHCZartKBqOkqqcIGB0G7w.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=90b0690dcc33d22ef9367552d6f17af6868a2e22)
TIL each F-22 Raptor jet costs 334 million dollars (give or take) plus about $60,000 for every flight hour, and during 40% of it's lifespan is in the shop for maintenance and
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![The Air Force wants to nearly double pilots' retention bonuses to $48,000 per year — and this means some pilots could net themselves a whopping $432,000 if they stay in the service. : r/news The Air Force wants to nearly double pilots' retention bonuses to $48,000 per year — and this means some pilots could net themselves a whopping $432,000 if they stay in the service. : r/news](https://external-preview.redd.it/wiW6GHoseSHTNvopIWA4FGQlYMsz0rAxf5yW9qLh-I0.jpg?auto=webp&s=cc3e10e62f6d7df50ead12176e636edc38d180b5)
The Air Force wants to nearly double pilots' retention bonuses to $48,000 per year — and this means some pilots could net themselves a whopping $432,000 if they stay in the service. : r/news
Night Guardian - How Much Income Does an F-22 Pilot Make? How much does an Air Force pilot make? According to the United States Air Force's recruiting materials, even the lowest-paid officers
![Fighter pilot salary: The Air Force is creating a boosted salary package to address the major shortage of fighter pilots. Fighter pilot salary: The Air Force is creating a boosted salary package to address the major shortage of fighter pilots.](https://compote.slate.com/images/efa1343a-4a87-4ac3-8b08-710424baed16.jpg?width=1200)