Originally Posted by
SVA402
Weird question for folks here. I'm civilian background and currently trying to get on with a major. Has anyone ever gotten hired at a major and then applied for a guard position? How do airlines feel about someone taking a couple year military LOA? I'm young enough to do it, just wondering if it's feasible. I always wanted to go the military route but when I was learning to fly I was told I couldn't for medical reasons. Now that I know more about it I know I wouldn't have any problem, so reconsidering but it would sure be nice to get a seniority number at a major first. Crazy idea or something that could work out well?
No not crazy and you wouldn't be the first. Sounds like you should take the military route first. What are your realistic chances of getting hired by a major? I'm guessing you're 23ish with a 1000 pic? I think you'd be more attractive to a guard unit if you devoted your time initially to them. Its only about 4-5 years by the time your seasoning days end. One more thing, the military is shrinking these days, you delay much longer that Guard/Reserve job may no longer be there.