Hey Folks,

I'm looking for some insight/advise. Just to give a quick run down on who and what I am so that y'all have some context. I'm 21, currently working as a Paramedic with very minimal college experience. I've wanted to be a pilot all my life, however I let myself get talked out of it every time I really got serious about it, thus leading me down the medical route.

I'm revisiting the idea as I still have this deep desire to become a pilot and serve my country. My question to you guys, is how do I get there? Yes I know things are competitive, especially when dealing with military flight slots, however I have every confidence that if I take the right steps and really really want it (which I do), it can be done.

I've thought about doing it in virtually every branch, however I've always had a special place in my heart for guardians. Just seems to be a better fit for me. I know that in order to be a pilot, gotta have a college education, pass a brutal flight physical and be in impeccable shape. I've got no health problems to speak of, 20/10 vision and I'm in good shape (not impeccable) but am more than willing to get before it all happens. My questions are more in regards to the education and logistics of making it happen.

Do I join as an enlisted reservist now so that I can start getting some TIS and money for school while I finish my degree? Or would it be better to get my degree first then apply? Speaking of, does it matter what degree of study I choose?

Thanks,
~Zack