Originally Posted by
Sled
Question: Which of the following options makes the most sense for an individual who wants to get hired by a Legacy:
a) Take one more 3-yr assignment to pad my hours/quals (i.e. try to pick up a SEFE qual and go over 3000TT)
b) 7-day opt and leave ASAP for the regionals, while keeping my apps in and updating regularly
c) Declare my intent to separate, but ride out my full 6-months of post-7-day-option time...hoping to get the call
d) Go guard/reserve while keeping the apps on file
Follow-up: Anything else I can do to enhance my resume? (Currently on a flying deployment).
Thanks for reading,
Sled
C & D with B as a back up plan. It will be a stressful time in your life, but worth it. Like Sliceback said, seniority is everything. Three years (and still not getting an AD retirement) is a lot. As Huggy said, you might have to commute to one or both jobs. You do what you have to do, I've been double commuting for two years and it's worked, but I'm looking to cut that to one commute only.
Apply to UPT bases, they are all hiring, and can offer good troughing opportunities while you wait for the call. Most are OK with commuters and you'll rapidly increase your network. Guys in my Squadron are all getting offers and most are getting second offers right away or within 6 months.
Also, see if you can get the EP qual where you are currently at. Believe it or not, I was completely open about my intent to separate and still upgraded to EP at the end of my AD career (this is probably rare though).