Originally Posted by
CaelumFinis
Hello! I am 24 and recently graduated with a BS in an unrelated field, a degree I will likely never use (at least at this point in my life). I'm currently working a full-time job, living at home, at about 25-30k/yr. (The living with my parents-part was to ideally to devote most of the year's upcoming income directly to my private license.)
I currently work at FedEx (retail) which has availed many conversations with pilots. Just about everyone has suggested (1) an upcoming shortage (which my critical/cynic, and this forum's resources allude differently), and (2) the best way to complete training is on the govt's dime through the ANG or Airforce.
Additionally I am currently in the Baltimore-area, with few other prospects and passions in a career-oriented mind-set. However, the prospect of compounding my current debt (maybe not with ppl, but long-term) is less than ideal.
I appreciate any thoughts, ideas, questions, or critique of my general thoughts/ plans.
(Thanks in advance)
Shop around with your options. Contact ANG, Reserve, and Active Duty recruiters. If your GPA is competitive enough, you have a shot. Boards have been pretty saturated over the last few years (bad job market in the civ world) so you'll need to be as open as possible in terms of who you'll sign with.
If your GPA is high enough and you fit the right profile or find a unit hurting for bodies to send to UPT you have a good chance.