Originally Posted by
LoveToFly
I would love military training but on average it takes 8-10 years of your life, of course its a noble effort though. Unfortunately my vision is 20/400 uncorrected and 20/15 corrected, would the military even consider me?
I don't know if the military will accept you with your vision, but I can tell you that aviation is a long and painful road. If you are uncomfortable with investing 8 years in the military I can assure you that the civilian route can be much more painful and offers greatly reduced chances at success.
After 8 years in the military you could be ready to separate as an aircraft commander of a DC-10 with perhaps 3000 hours after earning a good living during that time. As a civilian you might be just reaching a point after 8 long and impoverished years where you could upgrade in a year of two at a regional. No comparison !!
Flying demands a huge sacrifice. If you are unwilling to even talk to a recruiter about it then I would re-evaluate your thoughts of going to the profession. No matter where you turn it demands a huge price. The costs of a military career are obvious and so are the benefits.
SKyHigh