But seriously...it looked good until you get to the office work. Four day trips plus a week of "ready"? I can do better at a regional.

Or do you get those mondays off on the weeks you fly? That might make the difference.

Is GS11-13 just the starting range, or is that the max? I suspect the latter.

Of course with all military pilots they either have retired pay or are reserve/guard double-dippers.