My quick 02cents. I just got out after almost 12 yrs of AD in the Navy. I was fortunate to get a sep bonus since I was two times FOS. It is definately tough to get that dream job. SWA is no longer interviewing without the 737 type again. According to many friends at FDX, they have a stack of guys that have done the "meet n greet" and are awaiting interviews so that window may be closed until after the Xmas pkg rush. At UPS you need to have a LOR from a very senior CAPT to get a look. CAL is suppsed to be interviewing again at the end of the summer but definately get someone to walk in your app to their Asst Cheif Pilot. I would not even consider JB right now with them selling planes and only hiring to the 190 right now if at all. Airtran's a possibility if you can get a LOR. I'm not here to discourage but giving the facts. I got a SelRes gig and it has been great for me as that is my only job and I work when I want. I most highly rec that you do it, at least initially. You may not have an airline job when you get out yet. I have over 2500 hrs in 707's, DC-9's, BE-400's etc and have only been called by Champion Air. It is good that the reserves have a high tempo because that means that you can work and get paid. The $$ is similiar to AD but a little less and you obviuosly only get paid when you work. I highly rec drilling in a unit where you live so you can work regularly. Many units will not pick up guys who do not live local because they get tired of commuting, cannot commit to much work, etc and eventaully quit sooner. Best of Luck