What Huggy said.

Curious though, what did you list as an avail date on your apps? My impression has been no major will call to interview till you're within six months.

 

If you're trying to get an airline job don't take another tour. Same with taking an ANG gig if it sends you to RTU course. It just delays getting a seniority number. A guy 100 numbers senior to me is working on making $100,000 more than I can this year. 100 numbers. That's 1-2 months of hiring. That's might be a difference in what you work, or don't work, every month.

You've got enough time if it's single seat. IP and Safety are big plusses.

You probably won't get called if you just applied. Update at least monthly.

Job fairs are an unknown plus. It shows interest and effort. WAI first weekend in March, OBAP in August, are the big ones that the airlines support.

Mil guys with 121 quals appear to get a fair amount of traction if they don't get hired coming off AD. Again, it shows interest and effort.

CJO to job is running several months. Recently AA has dropped to 7-10 weeks after being 10-11 months. Saw a slide on APC that DL is about 6 months. Last year UA was as quick as 2 months.

 

Those hours look just as competitive (or more so) than many other mil guys who have been hired recently. I think if you got out tomorrow you would be interviewed within a few months. As to your timing for taking orders/getting out, I can't comment there. When I left active duty, we had to give nine months notice! Good luck with the job hunt.

 

It's still 9-12 months Notice for the Navy. And if you've previously discussed orders before deciding to resign- good luck, have fun on the boat and try again next year.

 

C & D with B as a back up plan. It will be a stressful time in your life, but worth it. Like Sliceback said, seniority is everything. Three years (and still not getting an AD retirement) is a lot. As Huggy said, you might have to commute to one or both jobs. You do what you have to do, I've been double commuting for two years and it's worked, but I'm looking to cut that to one commute only.

Apply to UPT bases, they are all hiring, and can offer good troughing opportunities while you wait for the call. Most are OK with commuters and you'll rapidly increase your network. Guys in my Squadron are all getting offers and most are getting second offers right away or within 6 months.

Also, see if you can get the EP qual where you are currently at. Believe it or not, I was completely open about my intent to separate and still upgraded to EP at the end of my AD career (this is probably rare though).

 

Great information moose.
I totally agree. A new study finds that people with migraines who also are depressed have smaller brains, a discovery that could provide more clues into treating the conditions.

 

Not arguing, just not understanding how.

 

I still have 6 more years before the commitment is up. I've seen the charts that show retirements peaking in the 2020's. Does anyone have any info on whether heavy hiring will continue into the 2020's? Any chance at getting in and gaining seniority in the early 2020's?

 

It was recommended to me that I start putting my apps in at the 2yr mark even though my availability date won't be until Sept '18. 'Show interest and get in the mix early'

Makes sense on paper..second opinions anyone?

 

Reserve vs holdng a line and working the system.