Originally Posted by
reCALcitrant
Why would they see your discharge? I don't recall that on the Cal paperwork. They asked me about what I flew, I told them some stories, that was that. They don't get a copy of your DD214. Also, on that note, he will get an honorable discharge, so why would it matter?
It will be an honorable, but two out of three regionals I interviewed at asked for my DD-214, I assume most majors will too.
The only catch there is that long the form DD-214 (which some employers may ask for) contains a separation code and a re-enlistment code.
A savvy interviewr might recognize a "no re-enlistment" code, and might also know what the normal separation code for officer resignation is. If you have a code which indicates something other than voluntary resignation, that might raise a flag.
I'm not sure about the legality of discussing such info, so an employer might not ask for an explanation but might still hold it against you on the assumption that a non-voluntary separation indicates something bad.
I would make sure you understand what those codes mean. I would also only present an employer with the short form DD-214, but you probably need to have the long form available in case they ask.
Also if you are near retirement eligibility (>14 years or so) they will wonder why you left early, and may ask.
I think it would be better to inform them as to why you left, as opposed to leaving it up to their imagination which might run away on all kinds of tangents (booze, buggery, burglary, etc).
I'm going to flag this thread for Lori Clark, our resident Pilot Recruiter. Hopefully she will have more insight.