Thank y'all for the helpful replies, and I apologies for not acknowledging them months ago, or answering your questions.

I have been working as a Cirrus CFII and charter pilot in Cirrus SR and a TBM-850 airplanes, getting a ton of hours. That part of the plan is coming together.

What isn't coming together is the reserve/guard gig. I thought I had it figured out, but the unit I was rushing(and work with daily) is shrinking and doesn't have room. I've reached out what I've been told was a POC for a C-5 unit at Kelly, no joy. I should be hearing back about a Randolph PIT opportunity soon.

I've been so wrapped up in all of the work required to be a real, usable CFII and part time IFF IP, that I haven't been able to give as much time figuring out the guard/reserve angle.