Letsfly,

I just got out of the Air Force in September (C-9s and C-130s) and have recently gone through just what you've been talking about...getting a type/ATP, researching companies, sending out apps, etc.

I got hired by Air Transport International (ATI) in Dec and just finished my DC-8 PC. I'm really looking forward to the varied schedule...flying freight out of Toledo or flying int'l ad hoc trips or even AMC charters. Plus, I'm home based so they buy an airline ticket to get me to work. I can also sit reserve at home.

I didn't intend for this to sound like a recruiting message, but just wanted to make the point that you have many options available to you. Don't limit yourself to only a few companies.