Originally Posted by
SaltyDog
, No predictability was only certainty.
Saw many double anchor and some single anchor fly civilian during any time available on fleet and shore tours. Often, get CFI and built low cost hours over several years when able. Work on some multi as needed, and that provided a good bridge for rotary and NFO to airlines/corporate etc. Highly recommend this path.
Great advice. Had a guy in the hangar next door get hired by United in the late '80s. All his flight time was Flying Club time because he was an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer.
Go figure.