Hello,

I was selected Navy Pilot last week but I'm not sure if I want to go through with it anymore. I'm 27 yrs old and prior service so I know what it can be like being away from family.

When I started out on the journey I wanted nothing more than to fly in the military.. I worked hard to get there but as I changed my major a few times in college, and had to make up for the slack, and already getting a late start due to finishing my first term in the Air Force, I didn't graduate until I was 25, turning 26.. By then I had already started the process and then applied to my first Board October of 2010. I was rejected.

Not willing to give up I beefed up my pilot package and was ready for round two. But due to cancelled boards, round two didn't come until almost a year later. During that time I had a lot of time to think, and even feel like maybe this isn't my path anymore. Started to accept it and made other plans to start grad school and maybe pursue the FBI. During this time I also realized how much I enjoyed being close to my family and started to think like a 27 yr old and not a 21-22 yr old anymore, and not sure if the ten year commitment is for me anymore. I don't know if this is maybe cold feet, or maybe the excitement of being a Naval Aviator and desire has taken a back seat to family. Which was the other way around when I was in the early 20's.

I'm hoping I can get some good advice as to maybe from those who've been through or possibly was in my situation and started fligth school late. Not to mention OCS..

Also, how easy is it to transfer from the military to an Airline these days? Some I hear say it's hard others I say it's not too bad. What would the pay be usually for someone who had flown in the military for 10 yrs.. and transferred into the civilian world.. Thanks guys..

I have two days to make my decision. I'm a Computer Science major working on my Masters currently.