Originally Posted by
rickair7777
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Don't worry about mil leave, do what you have to do. But I'd try hard to finish training and consolidation before you take extended leave. Easier on you.
Concur with this statement. Consolidation is not only simpler for you if possible, but would argue potentially gives you a better USERRA protected position with your new employer.
Whaat? If consolidated, then deploy, USERRA protects your status upon return. Treated as a fellow non military pilot who had remained. If trained, you return to whatever would have occurred as a fully qualified (insert aircraft type) First Officer/Captain that met all FAA and company requirements as a line pilot. There is no more initial qualification requirements.
If not consolidated, you have uncompleted FAA/Company required initial training. You have more of an apprentice/probation status and could be treated differently because were never a fully line qualified crewmember per FAA/Employer requirements.
Is this an issue? Depends on employer and latest market circumstances.
Therefore, rickair7777 statement is wise as best position before deployment.
Regarding which regional. You appear to have a very good grasp of the variables important to arrive at your best decision.
Best in your journey.