Originally Posted by
flyallnite
Step 1. Go to the interview and get hired.
If you get hired, Delta will take care of you.
Can't speak to the reserves or tricare, but with all that going on, I'd consider what your priorities are in the near future.
BUT... you need to be proactive, upfront and very communicative about what's going on in your life with the people who will be looking after you during training (manager of new hire pilots). They can't help you if you come to them after a busted check ride and failed computer tests.
Best of luck to you.
Join the reserves right away to avoid a break in service. You don't necessarily need to be an operational reservist right away if you are uncomfortable with the deployment "opportunity." My experience, which at this point is dated, is that Tricare reserve select is as good or better than deltas insurance in many/ most cases.
Good luck with you interview.
Congratulations on the family changes. One day at a time.