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Old 10-23-2006, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by avi8tor4life View Post
135Guy you're right on. The military is a great place to serve. My dad served, my uncle, my grandfather and who knows beyond them. I've gone to college and gotten the hours I need and still I wonder if I should try the reserves or national guard. I feel a strong calling to service. If we don't do it, who will?

The guard/reserves are an awesome option for career aviators. Get a regional job, THEN join up....

1) Military training ticket punched.
2) Pick the airplane you want/need to fly (no rotors)
3) 2 years of being paid decently (instead of regional FO pay)
4) Return to the regional, and it's time to upgrade!
5) A couple years later you can apply to all the best majors with 121 PIC and the military ticket.

All this assumes that you are OK with the concept of military service and leadership, and are a little sharper and more motivated than the average bear.
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