Originally Posted by Do3r17
I've decided that joining the reserves does not work out like I wanted it to. Ok though, I will obtian my PPL my senior year so that when I enter Purdue I will be instructing by the time the first year is over. Now, just getting into Purdue.
Why Not? I think you should do a lot more research about the Mil option before you dismiss it out of hand. Thier are multiple avenues via the Mil.
Active Duty
Obtain an officer Commision via Rotc or Service Academy. IF you have the grades and are physically qualified, Obtain a pilot slot and fly for the Military for Ten years. Have an adventure before becoming the Autopilot Monitor.
Reserves/ Guard. This would involve Enlisting as a Crew Chief, Load Master, or Boom Operator in a local Guard Reserve unit while in School. After graduation, Apply for a pilot slot. This is a great way to go if you have a unit near your school.
OTS / OCS : Go to school as a civilian. After Graduation, apply to the services for a pilot slot.
Now of course, that is way oversimplified, But If I can do it (option 1 via NROTC), any one can. Nothing is guaranteed in the Military though, so you'd want to keep up your civilian training as well. As long as you hadn't accepted any money for your education, you'd incur no commitment, and would be able to get out if you were not physically qualified.