Ask away! I made the transition from the J-Model to an Airbus two years ago and don't regret it at all. The airline life is pretty laid back. The difference is pretty substantial though, the excitement in the airline life is not what it is in the military. Obviously.

But, I've done that excitement, now flying is a job. And I love going to work.

My schedule is usually 16-18 days off a month, I fly pretty much where and when I want. I'm in the top 1/3 of the base seniority list, so I'm getting one of my first ten picks for flying lines. Every other month I work in the training department, teaching new hires in the Airbus simulator, so that quenches my instruction addiction.

The work is laid back, the quality of life is great and the retirement check offsets the poor first year pay.

Let us know if you have any more questions.