Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
I think the building of time is a by-product of doing your job; not a reason to come into the military. We are lucky in that our military duties give us a skill that translates well to the outside job market in a variety of ways.
USMCFLYR
True but unless you reach the rank of O-9 or so, you will have to retire early enough in life to need another job.
Probably doesn't hurt to consider these things as a youngster...I wish I had, I would have pursued that C-141 AFR gig.
Also while others have mentioned that heavies accumulated more time, the airline hiring process is rigged to give fighter pilots at least a fair shot. So as long as you do the "normal" tours and flying for your airframe you should be airline-competitive after your commitment is up.
But if you fly heavies in the guard/reserve, you will probably met airline mins before an AD guy can even finish his commitment...and a reservist can take an airline job while still serving his time..