That is probably 100% correct and I’ve heard the same thing from multiple people. I am not sure what makes them differently specifically. Problem is… I’ve already spent the money, I didn’t even know doing this was a possibility till I was already in deep to my civilian career.

But I’ve also seen many pilot doing both careers at the same time. I…

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I am pursuing the airlines as well and once I get back from basic+A school I will be working as a CFI within an hour of the wing. By the time I am within a year of my bachelors most likely I should be in the airlines applying for a military pilot slot.

People call me crazy for not just sticking to the airlines and making more money, but I don’t…

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So I am currently talking to a recruiter at the 122nd fighter wing as they are from my home state. He recommended I enlist as a Crew Chief to increase my chances of picking up a fighter slot, plus it gives me one on one time with pilots on the flight line.

I was wondering if it is “worth” the extra set of time with no guarantees of picking up a…

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I am currently in Flight School, should be an instructor in the next couple months. I have been exploring my options to pursue both civil and military aviation at the same time. I’ve found 2 options that I am very torn between:

1. Continue as a CFI while also gaining a bachelors hoping to get a UPT slot from street hire. Low probability on…

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Hi my name is Carson Small, most just call me “Smallzz”

I am currently on track to qualify for the airlines even before I turn 21. I’ve always wanted to be a military pilot but never explored the “how” behind it. I have about 200hrs with a multi-engine instrument rating, soon to get commercial. I’ve looked into the process in trying to apply for…

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