### Question
What does aviation service mean?


### Answer
**Aviation service** has the following meaning in *37 U.S.C. § 334*:

> service performed by an officer in a regular or reserve component (except a flight surgeon or other medical officer) while holding an aeronautical rating or designation or while in training to receive an aeronautical rating or designation

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 334*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSOLIDATION OF SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

