Hello all,
I'm fixing to start a career in flying. I am unsure whether or not flying for the military is a good idea at this point whether its Airforce,Marines,Navy or ANG. I grew up wanting to be a fighter pilot, it has always been a lifelong goal of mine. I was heavily influenced by my grandfather who flew F-9's in the Navy during Korea. I am about to graduate college with a 3.5 gpa, I have around 300 hours with a CFI, II, and MEI, and no pinkslips or anything like that. I don't think I will have a problem with flight training if I get accepted, Im just not sure if its a good idea considering the pilot shortage that is fixing to start up with the airlines.
I guess what I am asking is, what the best course of action would be. My instructor is ex-airforce and tells me that going ANG up in Wyoming would be his first choice. I am extremely afraid of getting in and getting stuck on a UAV or something of that nature, and missing out on the hiring boom.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, Joe