Well I seem to keep getting the same reaction here, go right into the pilot seat. I thought being a FX first might help me get there for sure, but like some have said, I am already 26 and time is closing in. I am going to talk to them about this but must admit, my B.S. in non-technical, and my GPA is certainly not anything to brag about, though maybe my masters will trump that. I did do it will on active duty working the line which anyone who has been there knows is not an easy task, so maybe that would go into consideration? If I decide to try for the pilot slot right away am I limited to only the state in which I live to apply? I'll have to check into that. Thanks for all the help everyone and anymore info. is greatly appreciated!