Originally Posted by
Flyinhawaiian
What if you've had enough of the airlines and don't want to spend the next 10 years at a regional (very possible). Would AD then be such an unwise career choice?
IMO, if you have the guard or reserves as an option, yes. 12 years is a long time to be stuck on AD. There's a ton of orders available in the guard these days if you're looking for a full-time paycheck although you may need take a break from the cockpit. Sometimes you can do both.