Commissioned officer classification — category-specific page; similarly numbered classifications are preserved separately.
FY2025 classification snapshot. Confirmation documents a public source appearance, not an available recruiting contract.
This is assigned after commissioning, not selected at the time you join.
Classification evidence: Confirmed in DA PAM 611-21 Smartbook, November 2025, historical end-of-FY2025 snapshot (https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2025/12/04/e1190672/chapter-3-officer-branches-and-fas.pdf). The Army maintains a newer restricted version; it was not sought or accessed. Checked 2026-09-27. Confirmation means documented appearance, not present-day accession availability.
Confirmed. This occupation, program, or assignment is documented; its accession path is described above.
No dated public inventory confirmed a currently open recruiting contract for this role. This does not mean there are no openings. Confirm current eligibility and offers with a recruiter.
The Army's FY2025 classification compilation associates commissioned officer code 15D with “AVIATION MAINTENANCE OFFICER”. This identifies the specialty's recorded area of work, rather than a verified vacancy or a promise of assignment. This is a commissioned-officer classification; it must not be confused with an enlisted or warrant specialty sharing the same code. Current selection requirements, training availability, and contract terms have not been established by this historical snapshot.
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Mil pay includes base pay and applicable allowances such as BAH and BAS. Housing and food allowances depend on service circumstances; enlistment bonuses are separate, conditional incentives, not a standard part of every career's pay. Per-MOS projections below are estimates, not verified bonus offers.
3.8% across-the-board active-duty pay raise effective Jan 1, 2026 (on top of the targeted 10% junior-enlisted raise from Apr 2025). E-1 base $2,407/mo ≈ $28,886/yr; E-5 with 6 yrs $4,300/mo ≈ $51,599/yr; O-1 with <2 yrs $4,150/mo ≈ $49,802/yr; O-3 with 6 yrs $8,126/mo ≈ $97,506/yr.
Tax-free, varies by ZIP, rank, and dependents. 2026 rates effective Jan 1, 2026 — average 4.2% increase over 2025 (example: E-5 with dependents in Norfolk ≈ $2,430/mo). Rate protection applies: if your area's rate drops, you keep your current amount while stationed there.
Tax-free monthly food allowance. 2026 rates: enlisted $476.95/mo ($5,723/yr); officers $328.48/mo ($3,942/yr).
Blended Retirement System (all members joining 2018+). DoD auto-contributes 1% of base pay to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and matches up to an additional 4% — a 5% guaranteed return. Vest at 2 years, fully portable if you separate before 20.
BRS multiplier: 2.0% × years × average of highest 36 months base pay (paid for life starting at retirement). 20-year E-7 ≈ $25K–$28K/yr; 20-year O-5 ≈ $55K–$65K/yr. Optional lump-sum (25% or 50%) at retirement, plus continued TRICARE.
$0 premium for active-duty members and their families (TRICARE Prime). Retirees pay modest enrollment fees — 2026 TRICARE Prime: $381.96/yr individual / $765/yr family (Group A); $462.96 / $927 (Group B, joined 2018+). Dental and vision available.
After 36 months active duty: 100% in-state public tuition + monthly housing stipend (BAH at the school's ZIP) + $1,000/yr book stipend, for 36 months. Transferable to spouse/children after 6 years of service. Yellow Ribbon covers gaps at private/out-of-state schools.
Service-connected disability comp is tax-free, monthly, for life — 2026 rates (2.8% COLA, effective Dec 1, 2025): 10% = $180.42/mo, 50% = $1,132.90/mo, 100% = $3,938.58/mo (single, no deps). VA home loan with $0 down/no PMI, VR&E (Chapter 31), VA health care, life insurance (VGLI), and PACT Act expanded toxic-exposure care.
Sources: DoD FY 2026 Military Pay Tables, DTMO 2026 BAH/BAS rates, DFAS BRS, VA.gov 2026 disability rates, VA Education benefits. Bonus programs vary by branch, component, contract and eligibility; confirm any offer with a recruiter. No bonus is included automatically in base pay.
Estimated compensation (base pay + applicable allowances and benefits) at common career milestones. Bonuses are separate conditional offers, not guaranteed or verified as part of these projections. Actual pay depends on rank progression, location and dependents.
Related civilian careers in aviation, with national median salaries. Military experience does not guarantee a civilian job or salary.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024 national medians). Click a career to see full details on O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor). Compare with the Mil compensation above — remember Mil pay includes tax-free housing and food allowances, free healthcare, and a pension.
No occupation-specific initial enlistment offer verified here as of 2026-09-26. This does not mean there is no bonus; explore entry-level paths before asking about future progression.
Official source: U.S. Army — Army Bonuses — Active duty initial enlistment; Army Reserve separately. Branch overview is not an occupation-specific offer.
The Army's FY2025 classification compilation associates commissioned officer code 15D with “AVIATION MAINTENANCE OFFICER”. This identifies the specialty's recorded area of work, rather than a verified vacancy or a promise of assignment. This is a commissioned-officer classification; it must not be confused with an enlisted or warrant specialty sharing the same code. Current selection requirements, training availability, and contract terms have not been established by this historical snapshot.
Classification source: Official branch occupation evidence
A detailed day-to-day account, training outcomes, and post-service pathways have not been verified for this listing. Confirm current duties and requirements with a recruiter.
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