The triple digit number of UAV assignments is still a bit premature. Our OG briefed us the word is still not official and they still don't know how UAV training will be conducted. Will it be a different school? Will it be Phase 1 and 2 of the current program and then a UAV track? No one knows for sure. As of now, there are no UAV assignments.

Going to a Guard UAV outfit may not be a bad deal. We have two guys going through now for ANG UAV assignments. They are getting full UPT, one to T-1s and one to T-38s. This creates a universally assignable ANG asset. Who knows what the future may bring? The unit may change aircraft and get human piloted aircraft back, or the individual may decide to pursue a job in another unit. Having had full UPT and a set of silver wings on their chests may be good things.

It won't help you get an airline job, so you will have to CFI it, get a regional job (if they are hiring), or work to find a corporate gig (with that T-1/Beechjet or C-12s from Corpus type rating).

Good luck.