Hi all. I can't help but piggyback on Ms. McBeal's comment and search for advice. It's late at night and I just finished another 14-hour day. I am also a current active duty fighter pilot with 10 YAS contemplating separating from the military. Honey, is that you???

Anyway, I also have concerns about the timing. It appears the airlines are starting to hire again. However, I have seen posts in the "major" section of this website that sound discouraging and maybe the grass is always greener.

Like TipTip points out you have to have the "contacts and qualifications." I think that I have a fairly competitive resume for the latter (IP, combat experience, CFII, ATP, 1500+ hrs PIC, Master's from ERAU, working on ACSC) but I don't think I have the contacts.

I'm at a point in my career where it's time to make a decision. At the risk of sounding like I'm whining, I've been deployed 4 times since 2001 and heading off for the 5th real soon. However, the home station Ops Tempo is so busy that I actually look forward to deploying so I can relax a little.

Obviously this website is a start as far as networking is concerned, but does anybody else have words of advice on making contacts so I can start to get my foot in the door?? I've got about 1.5 years left. I appreciate any words you can provide. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Duke