Good to see you are talking to guys at the units. You’ll need the websites for applying, but conversations with the folks in the units is best. Try to make your way out to a few on a drill weekend and talk to as many folks as you can. You’ll be working with the same guys for many years, so you and they will want to make sure it’s a good fit.

While you would be leaving a lot of money on the table when the airline industry is strong, having a reserve or guard gig on the side is invaluable when the down cycle hits. We had a ton of guys go full time in the reserves when they all got furloughed, and they were very thankful it was an option.