Originally Posted by
MUAviator
ohh i understood you wrong the first time, but yea flying jets would be way better than instructing, i just figured instructing when i wasnt flying jets would help, i wouldnt know what other civilian job to do while flying with the military.
I used to be a mechanic on KC135Rs and many of the pilots I knew flew for airlines, charter, or corporate civilian companies when they weren't on duty. You will learn to be a very professional pilot if the military teaches you and that will help a lot when interviewing for civilian employment.
Being in the Reserves or Guard will give you a lot more control over your career as well. I been on 4 day trips to Germany and England, a week to the Azores, and around the country for short stints. As a traditional reservist you won't be forced to relocate like active duty does.
Take my information with a grain of salt. I was just the lowly mechanic. :-)