Originally Posted by
rvfanatic
I'm for advice on my future plans. I’ve got a CJO w United and hope to start in March once I go terminal leave, after completing my USAF ADSC.
I’m not sure whether I would like:
1) Make a clean break from USAF
2) Do a flying gig in the Guard/Reserves
3) IMA type gig non flying OR
4) Points only Cat E job
I’ve had several AD friends leave their TR flying gigs for lower time commitment jobs so it got me thinking. I know I’ll miss the mission flying in the USAF but I’m on the fence. The one thing that could convince me to go to a TR or IMA Reserves gig would be to facilitate a GI Bill Transfer one day. I have not initiated a transfer on AD therefore the 4yr ADSC clock hasn't started. I cannot get a clean answer but if the 4yr ADSC can be served in the Reserves then it seems like a no brainer to maintain the ability to transfer that benefit.
Guess it depends on the mission of your potential Guard unit. A C-17/C-5 would certainly make it harder, with all the traveling. But I certainly would encourage you to get a flying job. You'll miss flying military aircraft plus the GI Bill transfer is a huge benefit that you'll regret missing out on. A Guard/Reserve job will impact your UAL reserve schedule, but that may not be the worst thing. Depending on what aircraft you pick at UAL you may not be flying much on reserve, so mil flying will keep you in the air. BUT, I'd highly recommend living at either your airline base or your Guard base! A double commute would make your Guard/Reserve experience that much less satisfying. Even more so if the unit is in a "remote" location with only RJ service into the airport. Do it!
