Originally Posted by crewdawg52
Coryk,
Have you given any thought to getting that 4 yr degree, applying to OCS/OTS, joining a reserve/air guard unit (as a full-timer), and letting the Navy/Marines/Air Force pay for your flight training? That way you won't be saddled with the expense (upwards of $50k). Gain time flying with your unit, then apply to the airlines. Yes, you will have to give them some years, but it is'nt that bad ( you've given them 4 yrs already). Plus, you will always have a job to fall back on if you happen to get furloughed (have to keep that thought in the back of your mind. hope it never happens).
Just a thought. Good luck
I have thought about that, a lot actually. Although I never joined the military to fly, it was never my intention. My sole intention was to serve my country. Also once I discharge I'll have upwords of 40K through GI funding to fnd any unfinished flight training and/or my education. While it's not going to be paid for in full as if I were a military pilot, I won't be having to go out and get myself a 50K loan and have the worries of paying that off on regional FO pay. I'll still continue to be apart of the Navy after my 4 yrs are up, just with a reserve unit though. I'll cross rate to Master-at-Arms, if the $hit hits the fan, back to AD, or find a law enforcment position. Hopefully then I'd have mmy BA degree with military experience.