Originally Posted by
voodiloquist
Agreed. Except for the multi-engine bit -- F-16 and F-35 guys will get hired same as the also-rans.
Originally Posted by
e6bpilot
Yes, my apologies, fighters not withstanding. All the current Navy inventory (not trainers) is ME, but won't be for long.
In the past, and who kows where future hiring trends will lead, but if you were a helo pilot for your first tour there was ample opportunity for a transition to FW or a tour with the VTs to get your FW time up to par in order to apply to the majors. FWIW - when I was going through flight training, the USMC was about 80% helo selection and it was NOT a guarantee to get FW even if you graduated Primary at the top of your class.