Originally Posted by
waldo135
OK, I'll bite. I start Indoc soon and am a newly retired mil pilot. I have zero 121 (or any other civil) experience. I DO, however, have extensive experience crossing the ocean (all of them) with ACARS and CPDLC. I have flown into the busiest airports in the world and to every continent except Antartica. I find it very condescending when people assume that just because someone is a 'newhire' or a military pilot just entering the commercial world that they are somehow inept or dangerous.
My resume in my military service was very similar to yours. I don't think anyone is saying that new hires are 'inept' or 'dangerous.' I'm a 2001 hire. What I think people are saying, and I concur completely, is that the flying and culture is 'different.' Don't be surprised if your first few captains are overly suspicious of you and your abilities. I guarantee you that your first few push backs will rattle your military mind.
It would be unwise not to expect just that.
Good luck and welcome aboard!!