First, a big THANK YOU!! to all military pilots, past and present! I am one of those guys who has loved flying since I was 6! and it (and women) are really the only facets of life that get me out of bed! Can anybody here relate, because you pilots seem to hate life. Despite everything I have read here, I just signed on the dotted line for my loan and I could not be more excited!!

I know I have what it takes to be the best in your industry because I want it way more then the next guy. To that end... please give me some positive advice and tell me what makes the best pilots!?? Skills, knowledge, coordination? What do hiring managers for the majors look for, what (skills/aptitudes) do they promote??