Could you all offer some insight onto my plans!

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06-27-2007, 10:07 AM

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cbire880

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Originally Posted by FDXLAG

Then he will have his training and be free to look elsewhere.

IIRC, the TX ANG is sending dudes to UPT with a known UAV follow-on. Same 10 year commitment, just in a trailer in the desert.

06-27-2007, 10:14 AM

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Juicegoose

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Ya our 16's are being taken away as we speak with a "so called" replacement of UAV's i don't want to be a R'C pilot for the Military I've got enough planes in the garage as it is.

06-27-2007, 01:37 PM

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rickair7777

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Originally Posted by Juicegoose

The military route is out for me The Houston unit here has put such a sour taste in not only mine but everyone of us younger guys mouth that we are all not re-enlisting. I have 2 associates degrees right now and yes i knwo a bachlors degree is almost a must. I'll just have to wait and see how i like flight school again if its something i can't live without i'm still young enough to pursue it headon if not at least i still have my petrochemical career and you know thats making me money hahahahah 3.00 gas oh ya!

Airline life can actually be pretty good for family life if you are in the right circumstances, which usually requires seniority.

If you start young and stay single (or at least childless) while working your way up you will be free to jump on critical career opportunities as they come. The question is how long do you want to wait? At your age you could probably be at a major airline (and off reserve hopefully) by age 30-35.

Also living in the city you are based in is a huge quality of life factor.