CaribPilot

Even though nothing has been mentioned at all about Furlough's at my company (ASA), I still want some realistic plan b's to be set up in case things dont turn around. Let's be honest here, if gas continues to rise I think everyone will furlough.

I am wondering however about the Air Force and any opinions/info you guys would have on it. I know they have a website, but any opinions on joining up in case of furlough would be cool.

Whacker77

I believe you can be no older than 29 at the time of your commissioning and you must serve 10 years after graduating from flight training. I don't know how old you are, but that might be a consideration.

Nortonious

Join the USAF/ANG/AFRES because you want to serve your nation first and foremost. The committment will seem like an eternity if you are just counting the days until you can get back to commercial flying.

BURflyer

Who wants to go back to commercial flying?

Nortonious

Ha, good one! But I must admit that after a bunch of time in the sandbox last winter, sleeping in a trailer surrounded by sandbags, and getting shot at on occasion, even a Midland, TX overnight was beginning to sound appealing.

My only point, if I have one, is just make sure you think it all the way through before signing on the dotted line. If you're only doing it for a paycheck, then it might be a long unpleasant experience. On the other hand, if you want to put on a uniform, help win the war on terror, and maybe even get a chance to blow some evil-doers back to the stoneage, then come on in, the water's fine.

Slice

Joining the military should never be a plan B! I don't want to go to war with someone who is only looking for a paycheck!

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ghilis101

tell that to military recruiters. and current ad campaigns try to get people to enlist strictly for the financial benefits. granted its a little different on the officer side.

plus the new GI bill is sweet. I think theres no shame in making the military plan B. youre still serving your country

rickair7777

Yeah, as long as you go in with the intent to give it your all, it doesn't really matter how you came to that decision. Just make sure you are ready to step up to the plate before you pull the trigger.

Slice

So, if there's no threat of furlough this thread wouldn't exist...sorry, I don't like it. If you want in, get in. If you are going it for a paycheck you'll be miserable because there's way to much bs for the money over a 10 year enlistment. Recruiters, even lower than used car salesman on the evolutionary scale.

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FlyJSH

There realy is only one reason to join the military: you want to serve your country.

The financial benefits are just a nice little bonus. My signing bonus and 1990 era GI bill totaled about $18,000 for six years of service or an average of only$3000 per year.

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