Originally Posted by
kochamLOT
i am workin on my instrument and am looking ahead and see no light.
I hear everyone talk about cycles - i dont believe that excuse this time with the oil crisis facing the world.
I have the opportunity to get a pilot slot in the Navy or USAF. But I also have opportunities to CFI with my University and fly skydivers this summer and next and just CFI until I get minimums. I love commercial aviation before military but at least the military wont run out of fuel...they dont really have that issue....
is the military a better way to go?
This will be a cycle, eventually the retirements will kick in at full force and there are ALOT coming up. Combine that with people not wanting to get into this crazy industry anymore you have a recipe for a cycle. With that said the military option is a great one also and some would call you crazy not to take it if given the opportunity. I always wanted to do the military pilot gig but got lucky in the commercial arena first + family made the military not an option anymore. Both would be good choices but i think the military path would be the most fun and fulfilling. Good luck with whichever you choose.