A year out is a great place to start. It is better to have it out there and then have to wait on a class based on your separation date than to be on the street wishing you had started a few months sooner. As far as gouge...any reserve associates attached? They typically have the majors represented. If not, get out the old photo album and call all of your old squadron mates that have already paved this trail before you, guard buds from pilot training, etc. They will be more than happy to chat with you. I know this might be startling, but pilots like to talk about themselves. Just take what they say and divide it by 3. The grass is always greener over the septic tank! You will be surprised how many crossover. I got 5 buds just from my pilot training class working with me. We have 10 at another. I got buds at every major and while one thinks it is the best gig in town, another is looking elsewhere, so put a huge amount of effort in really getting a grasp for what will work for you. Unfortunately there isn't a one click website that has all of the info you are looking for. Best of luck and get all of the requirements done NOW so the last thing you are worried about a year out is having to find an ATP place so you can put it on your resume and it is taken out of your expenses now not when you are starting to store up for the potential "long winter"! Best of luck