Originally Posted by Thunderpig

Retired AF here...the positives of this place outweigh the negatives if you are wanting to be home with the kids. I chased this place down for that very reason. That being said, as a newhire, you're going to be run over on reserve. Not being raised in the 121 world, it's a seamless transition from the military life...you're a cog, suck it up. Once you can hold a composite line (mixed flying and reserve), life gets immeasurably better and this will be the easiest job you will ever have. There are occasional days where you are going WTF, but for the most part, you show up, do the job, go home. Depending on where you fall in the stack of a newhire class, you may or may not get PIE or PGD...SFB would be the next best option, as that is an easy commute. You will not make great money...but you'll make decent money with the benefits of not living out of a suitcase for the most part. As for your education background, etc...no one cares, particularly management. Again, seamless transition...

Originally Posted by navy1998

Thanks for the insight, get beneficial. 20 years in the corps, I'm not unfamiliar with being on the receiving end of the crap pile so not worried about that, I can deal. My focus is what's best for my family.

Also had no misguidance that my education would have any bearing on my getting a job there, that was stated more to show that I do have the background to get a pretty good job in the corporate world and out off the cockpit which at this point is my only other option. Good news is that I have been invited for a face to face so things are looking promising.

Originally Posted by Thunderpig

Then the job is pretty much yours to lose, so good luck. Despite getting jerked around by the company on a regular basis, this place is great for a good many people.