Don't thank him for his reply, he's just bitter and taking it out on you as a keyboard warrior. Many people are on here for information, and having to deal with those who only troll to make them feel bigger while they live in their mom's basement is a detractor, but doesn't take away from the fact that you can still get good info here.
Do the degree, period. For you, not for the majors. You'll thank me later.
Military has an advantage at all the majors currently, so you have to overcome that with something like community service or a management position. Seek responsibility in your current (or future) company so you stand out among your peers.
Good luck in your pursuit of the "Golden Wings". They exist. And they are becoming easier to obtain every month.
Originally Posted by
AZPilotMike
To be fair, I have been at this a long time and I certainly don't appreciate the tag that I am acting like a certain generation. I received my first CFI/CFII fixed wing in 1997, worked at it hard and then 9/11 hit, pushing me out for several years. I then worked all the way back up to a CFI in rotorcraft, opened my own tour business and had that taken away by 2008. I am now back current again, with all the needed ratings and to be honest a little gun shy as this may be my last chance at 38 years old.
I was very polite and simply wanted to some advice as I don't know that I can afford any mistakes. While I agree that the journey is great and very important, it can be derailed easily, as has happened to me several times. I was told long ago to seek the council of those that have been or are going through something to avoid the pitfalls they may have suffered.
As for the search function, I did use it, but lots of the info in them is either buried, not timely anymore or the conversation had devolved into something altogether different.
Thank you for your reply.