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Old 03-19-2009 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy
Why not just join the military? You'll start out making rougly $40k/year, your housing will be paid for, and you'll get some of the best flight training money can buy. By the time you finish your commitment (10 years of service), you'll be making $100,000, have accumulated 3000-4000 hours, and should be able to walk onto a major carrier.

If you don't want to do active duty, go Guard (reserve) and fly both. You'll make more flying the weekends (or whatever days you choose) with Uncle Sam than at your regional job. In a lot of states, the Guard will pay for your college.

-Fatty
Because some of us can't pass the Brooks' medical
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