I appreciate all the advice, good lucks, and honesty.

I think if I ask my detailer about possible flying jobs one more time he will kill me. So with that being said, non-flying disassociated sea tour is the next path for me. I have totally accepted the fact that my AD flying career is over and there is no chance of making O4. Except for the lack of EP's (Early Promote check box on Navy FITREPs), all my FITREPs summaries sound great (don't they all...). I never had any desires to be a Hornet DH/XO/CO so getting out at the end of my commitment was always the plan. I would have loved though to have flown at the VT's for a tour or two. I have a contact in the ANG so I am trying to work that path and I am trying to find contacts on the C-something side of the house too.

Although I am not flying grey jets anymore, I still stay active on the general aviation side. I have around 1700TT so during this shore tour I used the GI Bill to get my ATP and I am currently using it to get my MEI too. I was also thinking of using it to get my 737 type with HPA this fall. I have no kids and I really do not want to get a Masters so what else am I going to use it on...

I agree with ImTumbleweed that it will be an uphill battle. I think I would have issues if I had the hours and went directly to a legacy/major interview so since I don’t, I'll prove my worth when I do my regional time.

Thanks again.