Originally Posted by
BottleRocket
Same question, except change the conditions to be a 15 year guy, only 5 years to retirement, AFPC is dangling the sweet Germany flying gig, but the threat of deployment and wing staff jobs is real. The long term goal was always airlines, but looks like the decision is being accelerated due to the hiring wave.
Is the Tricare and check of the month peace of mind worth 5 years of seniority and at least 180 day?
Is there anyone that thinks we're due for a recession that will affect those recently hired by the majors?
Get out and get the ANG/Res position and fight for the remaining five years?
Tough call, personally I'd lean to airlines for the long game.
You can finish out in the guard/reserve and get full retirement credit for the 15 years (at age 60).
Some risk there obviously, but even with some sort of slowdown (and even mild furloughs) you'd still be ahead money and QOL with that seniority. Furloughs are less likely due to retirements, which march on regardless. Legacies have enough retirement-induced training requirements to stretch their systems to the limits as it is.