Originally Posted by
yeeeyeee
Currently at a regional, about to upgrade to Captain within the next couple months. Does anyone have any experience with going from a part 121 to WOFT, then back to part 121? I do realize that WOFT is active duty and it surpasses the 5 year limit that the USERRA imposes to protect your civilian job. I specifically want to fly apaches.
I’ve been trying for the Air Guard/Reserves for a little under a year, and no such luck thus far. Very competitive.
Any insight on this is appreciated.
I would get to a major first, personally. Second, I would not want to join the army after already being an airline pilot. There’s a reason a ton of army guys are trying to come to the regionals. QOL (and pay as a young-mid warrant) is terrible compared to regional captain and major airline pay. Your opportunity cost of going to WOFT and delaying getting to a major is in the millions of dollars. And the QOL hit would be even bigger imo.