What about a glider time?
I have a very similar question to Shadow's. Would flying gliders for 4-6 years prior to retirement kill my shot at airlines?
From flying C-130, T-37, and T-6 I have:
3500 Hours turbine
2400 PIC
1800 IP
1700 Multi
800 Multi PIC
I am AGR T-6 IP now, but do not have career status (met AGR Review Board last month, do not know results). My unit is supposedly converting AGRs to ARTs starting next FY. A similar plan to convert our AGRs to ARTs was in the works last year, but went away. No word on how the conversion will work. I have 14 years of active duty and at the end of my first AGR order will have over 15. I do not want to be an ART because I want to get my 20 and be done with the AF.
AGR glider position open at USAFA. If (not sure how big of an if it is) I got hired, I think I get automatic career status and my four year assignment wold take me into sanctuary (cue harps and rejoicing angelic throng). But then what kind of job does a retired glider pilot get to support large family.
Thanks for the Advice,
AggiePilot