Originally Posted by
bradthepilot
Software development is still in full swing; I know recruiters who can find Java or Python developers fast enough. Project management seems to be another area, locally, that is experiencing an uptick. There may be others.
That's one of my backups. The other is joining a legion of retired O5/O6 rotting in contractor's cubicles at a major mil HQ. I can write code at home... hmmm, what to do?
There are multiple layers of software, most pilots should be able to hand the layers closest to the end user (ie Java, Python stuff). The deeper layers require deeper skills and obscure languages, acquired via a software engineering/CS degree or lengthy OJT experience in the right environment (and usually pay better than front-end hacking).