Originally Posted by
Texasang99
My question is with that large break in manned flying, how competitive am I for a job at a major airline?
First of all, you are not a "UAV pilot" you are an Air Force pilot approaching retirement that has 3500 total time an ATP, flew heavy C-5's and finished a career/assignment flying UAV's. That's freaking outstanding! I've flown with retired military pilots that flew a desk the last four years of their career and they got hired! Don't be discouraged! Keep flying whatever, wherever and you will get an interview. If you have to go to a regional for a year, its not a curse! Good luck!