Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
I had a pilot slot in the ANG to fly C-130s. Had a training line built with dates for AMS and UPT. Two months before I was scheduled to report to TYS I was Disqualified/Waiver Not Recommended at Brooks/MFS due to ocular hypertension. Because of this I obviously lost my UPT slot, and was medically discharged out of the ANG. I tried your path and due to no fault of my own, it didn't work out. Thankfully, I had a day job in the right seat of a CRJ, with only minor hassles with the FAA regarding my 1st Class Medical.
You're right, we do deserve more than we are getting...
I hope you did not take this as a paid avertisement for the military. I was just trying to point out how much most of the industry has given up since 911. I think the military is a great route for those who choose do it and I'm sorry it did not work out for you.
Jolly