That makes sense. There seems to be a mass exodus in pilots in Army Aviation currently. Most are going to the airlines. So the Army will probably not release me before my ADSO is up. But it maybe worth a try. 

Wow! Thanks for that information. The only thing that could hang me up is having 4 years left on my army obligation from flight school. So you basically receive an offer from a unit first and then initiated the paperwork? The sooner I get out the better for me because I’m currently 32. I’m rated in a black hawk which will hopefully help me out… Read more

I’m not currently rushing any squadrons because I still have 4 years left on my obligation as an Army 60 pilot. But I’ve reached out to a few via email just to connect and weigh my options. I’ll probably start rushing in two years from now. I’m most interested in fighter squadrons but I’m also open-minded. I would like to be in either… Read more

I would try to go with reserve/NG Air Force with a fixed wing platform simply because you want an airline career. Rotary wing is fun but if you fly fixed wing those skills/ratings are going to be far more transferable and marketable. The big advantage you get with any military flight school is the restricted ATP minimums to be hired for an… Read more

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I’m graduating recently and am very interested in pursuing aviation in the military through the guard or the reserve. Don’t have a preference between fixed or rotary? […]

Awesome! Thanks for that info. I’m glad to hear that. 

I am a current H60 pilot Active Army. I will complete my obligation at age 36. Since I am a rated aviator already do I stand a chance of going to the air force reserves and flying or will they not consider me based on being over 33? 

If you are over 33 and you are already rated in an H60 can you get an age waiver to fly jets in the Air Force NG/Res?