Originally Posted by FXDX

Your options are greater with the security(?) of a military retirement. I would apply to everybody, and go to the first one that hires you. I would focus primarily on FedEx and SWA, but that is just me.

Treat every one as your primary objective and hopefully you will be fortunate to have to decide between two or more premier carriers. Remember that you may have to "settle" for one of your backup plan carriers, and it could be the best or worst luck of your life.

Thanks for your service and good luck.