Originally Posted by
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Please don't pummel me!! I am looking for some advice. I am a military instructor pilot getting out of active duty. I have a possibity of taking 100K bonus and being locked in for 4 more years. My dilemma is that I don't want to miss a hiring wave that may or may not happen in the next couple of years, if I am locked into a committment. Obviously, on the other side, I will have a steady paycheck for the next 4 years. My question is, do you guys, in the majors see me missing a big hiring wave if I took the bonus for 4 years? I won't be able to shorten the 4 years. Thanks in advance for all your inputs.
If you are not past the age limit, places like DEA, FBI, SS, US Marshals, Border Patrol and many more federal agencies would take you as a pilot. You are their ideal candidate. They start at $75k, but I have seen some advertised for $115k. Those may not be entry level. I don't know about commitment. Unfortunately I have "heard" the hiring process is lengthy and the training is long since they train you as an agent in addition to be a pilot. I think it is over a year. Usajobs.com is a place to start if you care for those. Worst case you could try that until the airlines start moving if that is what you really want. I personally would not even care for the airlines if I could get my hands on occasional mission oriented flying and make $75k first year. I have yet to make $75k at the airlines. I was getting close to it but no cigar still. Btw part 121 is extremely boring flying and when it is not, you don't want to go to work. 0.02
Good luck!