Originally Posted by 993pilot

I came up through the civilian ranks but the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves is not a bad way to go. The nice thing is you can still fly for a commuter and fly for the military at the same time. I flew with several guys a my commuter job that were doing that. There are many different paths to take and they all have their pros and cons. Pick which one you like the most and go for it. Good luck!