Originally Posted by mpilot153 (Post 1564229)

Or at the very minimum, fill out the app 3-4 years prior, and then don't publish until you are in the window.

Figure out what info you need for airlineapps and pilotcredentials.

Gathering up all of the info for the app takes some time. Remember filling out that security clearance questionnaire? The applications are just like that, except with 10 times the additional detail.

Originally Posted by Albief15 (Post 938801)

No matter what your situation—retiring or separating you need a place to live. Your life is about to have a lot of changes…a new job, new friends, and new challenges. However, you have time—don’t be in a huge rush. No matter how much outside reflection you’d had on your new career, until you try it out you still may not know where to make your new home. You need to know what to be the best fit for your family. You don't know yet if you like commuting or hate it. You don't know yet if you'd rather hold a line and live somewhere else or live in domicile and sit reserve. It takes a little time to digest all the new options. Sometimes just starting your new job and giving it 6-12 months to see how it really feels is the best move you can make. I have known several pilots who immediately rushed into buying a home in a domicile city, only to retreat and sell out to move a couple years later. You’ve been on the military’s pace the last few years—enjoy the fact you can now slow down, reflect, and decide when and where YOU want to put down your new roots. It’s a big decision, and one you haven’t been allowed to make on your own before. Give yourself the luxury of a little time to make sure you make a decision that best fits your family.