Originally Posted by Big Slick

I am a furloughed airline pilot with 3,500+ military hours, an ATP, 727/737 type ratings etc. I have an AMC and AETC background. I took a recall back into the active duty Air Force.

I am working my second HQ staff job. I have not flown anything for 3.5 years. Although I have a wife and kids, I am considering volunteering for an MC-12 tour.

Pros:
1. If I am destined to deploy again, I would rather fly. I was on wing staff during my last deployment.
2. I miss flying.
3. It will knock the rust off in case I do get recalled to my airline job.
4. I can apply to other jobs, like Fed Ex, if I get recency of experience again.
5. I am tired of doing staff summary sheets.
6. I might be able to instruct at Beale after the deployment, instead of staying in staff jobs forever.

Cons:
1. 10 months away from home - 3 months of training, 7 months deployed.
2. Living in a CHU sucks.
3. The MC-12 ops tempo is intense.

Any advice or thoughts?
Have I over-looked something here?

Thanks!