Originally Posted by
shiznit
That is easy..... the AF guy CHOSE that career, the civilian pilot CHOSE a different career.
If the AF guys wants to be on top of the pile he needs to choose the airline as his career. If an AF guy has twenty years, it is conclusive that he has chosen a long term career as an officer in the US armed forces, NOT that of a career airline pilot.
More importantly, all pilots regardless of career path would enjoy significantly increased job security, more bargaining leverage throughout their career and more downside protections in tough times. The more qualified 20 year mil pilots (as well as the higher time civ pilots) would IMO get the lion's share of the job offers. The preverbal "2 year CFI" would only get the good news "you're hired!" letter if he/she ended up being the most qualified candidate.