All right guys(gals), here is my situation, and my desires, give me your thoughts and advice.
I am a currently in the process of upgrading to captain at a 121 carrier (jet). I am 24 years old. I have a desire to still fly for the military, but have some things standing in my way, but remain open to any options.
Obstacles: Prior enlisted AF, got busted down a rank for a situation. No article 15 or anything, but none-the-less a bust. As a result I had to request an early out as I could not support my family on my reduced pay, so I got out early. Honorable discharge yeah!
Had a thyroid medical condition. It is totally cleared up, and I am certifiably healed.
Vision: I get away with a first class medical no waiver, but I'm squinting guys.
Degree: I am just about finished with my four year, but it has been all over the place, I CLEP'ed, I DANTE'd, etc, got college credit for " life experience" B.S, you know the drill. Not a good formal 4 year degree, don't have a clue what my GPA is.
My desire is to fly for any service, I would really prefer fighters, as I know my future will be full of regular airline flying, of which I am pretty accustomed to.
I would like a variety. I know these are highly coveted spots, and positions people have slaved to get. I do not take it at all lightly.
I am willing to go active, reserve, or GUARD, did I mention GUARD!
What are my chances, what is my best way to go here? I am familiar with the process of it all, just not the feasability of it.
If I am able to start within 2 years (even on active) I would still have a solid 20 years to give to a regular airline when I got out.
It is something in my blood that will not leave, and I can't keep putting it off. I may not get it, but I will never know unless I give it my all.
I am hoping that my current achievments will overshadow any indiscretions I may have had in the past, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Any thoughts, flames, critisizms, advice, encouragement is well appreciated, as far as which service, active or not, my past, etc, etc.
Much thanks.
I am a currently in the process of upgrading to captain at a 121 carrier (jet). I am 24 years old. I have a desire to still fly for the military, but have some things standing in my way, but remain open to any options.
Obstacles: Prior enlisted AF, got busted down a rank for a situation. No article 15 or anything, but none-the-less a bust. As a result I had to request an early out as I could not support my family on my reduced pay, so I got out early. Honorable discharge yeah!
Had a thyroid medical condition. It is totally cleared up, and I am certifiably healed.
Vision: I get away with a first class medical no waiver, but I'm squinting guys.
Degree: I am just about finished with my four year, but it has been all over the place, I CLEP'ed, I DANTE'd, etc, got college credit for " life experience" B.S, you know the drill. Not a good formal 4 year degree, don't have a clue what my GPA is.
My desire is to fly for any service, I would really prefer fighters, as I know my future will be full of regular airline flying, of which I am pretty accustomed to.
I would like a variety. I know these are highly coveted spots, and positions people have slaved to get. I do not take it at all lightly.
I am willing to go active, reserve, or GUARD, did I mention GUARD!
What are my chances, what is my best way to go here? I am familiar with the process of it all, just not the feasability of it.
If I am able to start within 2 years (even on active) I would still have a solid 20 years to give to a regular airline when I got out.
It is something in my blood that will not leave, and I can't keep putting it off. I may not get it, but I will never know unless I give it my all.
I am hoping that my current achievments will overshadow any indiscretions I may have had in the past, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Any thoughts, flames, critisizms, advice, encouragement is well appreciated, as far as which service, active or not, my past, etc, etc.
Much thanks.