Originally Posted by
Albief15
Next--the Air Force does in fact have a career pilot track. Its called the Air National Guard. It is possible in some situations to be an ANG pilot and fly into your 40s or 50s. I could have probably flown the F15 until 2010 when it leaves Tyndall, but health issues with my back encouraged me to go ahead and retire. Some friends, however, will be 46-48 on their fini flights...
Excellent point I never considered until it was too late.
However, AD also has a career pilot track--it's called being a passed over Maj. Most squadrons I've been in have at least a couple running around. Minor kick in the junk when it comes about, but overall not a bad deal.