Originally Posted by
duece12345
I’ll give you my experience. Wanted to be an airline pilot since I was 17. I ran out of cash for flight training, so I went to UPT with guard heavy unit. After years of deployments and guard bumming I finally landed the dream job I wanted from the beginning. Here is what I learned....
Airline flying has zero substance to it. It is literally boring as hell. Don’t get me wrong, it is a GREAT paycheck and awesome way to pay the bills, BUT THATS IT. Guard Squadron life is the 100% opposite. I fly with my best friends and have an awesome time doing it. The flights I do are fulfilling and enjoyable. I have a vested interest with guys I fly with. You have to deal with military BS occasionally, but it is worth it IMO. I wouldn’t have done it different even if it set me back 3 years seniority.
A million times agree. Got here the same way.
I like being a airline pilot. It’s a great job and good paycheck. But, I love going to hang out with guys (and gals) in squadron. The AF has a lot of BS, but the experiences I’ve had in the AF far outweigh the airline life. That doesn’t mean I want to do it forever, or full time, but I will never regret doing it.