The US Navy is offering its pilots $105,000 to stay in uniform and become commanding officers

• The Navy is offering $105,000 to keep naval aviators in uniform and to become senior officers.
• The bonus is $5,000 higher than what was offered in previous years.
• The goal is to keep "highly talented, hard-working" aviators and flight officers on active duty.

Big cash bonuses are not just for Navy recruits. The Navy is also offering more than $100,000 to naval aviators to stay in the service and become senior officers and admirals.