Originally Posted by
rickair7777
...Less than five, after transitioning from the military, might have just been saving money for college.
What you really need to consider is whether you can pull off the interview in an articulate, professional manner...
It was actually 5 years that I was in and started college right after. Wanted to leave a year earlier but was foolishly persuaded with a raise and stayed another year until I finally made the choice to leave. Not making that mistake again. I realize now that the adage "it's never too late to go to school" is not entirely true.
I don't think or feel that I would have to pull it off. I know with certainty I'm not good at pretending so "faking it 'till you make it" is out of the question for me. And as for the USAF colonels, I might have signed off the preflight on the aircraft they flew over Iraq. Maybe they'll put it in a good word about me... if they remember. Lol.
Originally Posted by
CFI Guy
I’m just giving respect and credit to the OP who is afraid of getting looked down upon for hard work. For all the kids who want to fly and wondering how to pay for it this seems like a good option (or the military GI Bill). It’s also a good back up plan if the flying thing doesn’t work out or the economy takes a turn for the worse.
Very true and thank you. Unfortunately not everyone has the opportunity to go to college immediately after high school or even anyone in their family to ask for guidance. Life had a wonderful time kicking me down on a few occasions that has lead me down my path. I am late, but I am also ready to begin.