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DirectHISER
With the major reduction in flying and hiring at both the regionals and majors, I have been considering ANG as an option to build time/experience while the industry recovers. Ideally, I would come in AD and try to fly as much as possible. I am currently 1 year away from having a bachelors degree and I have my commercial AMEL with instrument rating. I also plan on getting CFI CFII MEI during my remaining time at school. Any thoughts/advice on taking this route? Am I thinking too far down the road? Thanks in advance!
Bababouey seconded. Good plan. Lots of units are hiring right now. If you are going to do this definitely don't spend anymore cash for ratings until you get picked up by a unit or not. But be prepared for more than just flying. OTS, UPT, Survival, and lots of other lovely little nuggets of training. As far as building time, and I can't speak to the Guard, but AD dudes usually average between 250 to 500 hours per year for the most part, regardless of Command or platform. Good luck.