I just recently found this site and I must say it is very nice.
About me: I have been active duty Navy for 15 years. Nine years Enlisted and the last six as a 1520 ( Aerospace Maintenance Officer ) I have an A.S. in Aviation Maintenance and a B.S. in Aeronautical Science. I was originally commissioned to be a pilot but got the NAMI Wammy for my eyes while I was in OCS. Well I have since had PRK done by the Navy and I am 20/15 in both eyes. I know there is a waiver for this and I could probably get one but the other issue is that now I am 32 years old and will be 33 in October. Are there any waivers for age? I had heard once that you can waive X years for prior enlisted service. Also what are the requirements for age or age waivers for other services? I would easily consider an inter-service transfer to get the chance to fly.
I am wondering if there is any way to get into the cockpit in any of the services or should I just finish my 20, retire and look for a flight school to get the training. Being a pilot has always been a dream and I was close to leaving the service back when I first got disqualified for being a pilot. I had to stay though since I already had so much time invested. If I were to retire and then go for flight training and a job at least I would have $40K a year coming in from retirement income so getting a high dollar job wouldn't be the number one priority over getting good flying experience.
So the questions are.
1. Does anyone know how I can get into the flying program of any of the services?
2. What is the best track for after retirement? One of the academies or go through the steps individually.
3. I have used all of my GI bill, will the VA pay for flight training?
4. I will be 37 when I retire. Is this to old to start from scratch?
Thanks
Rob
About me: I have been active duty Navy for 15 years. Nine years Enlisted and the last six as a 1520 ( Aerospace Maintenance Officer ) I have an A.S. in Aviation Maintenance and a B.S. in Aeronautical Science. I was originally commissioned to be a pilot but got the NAMI Wammy for my eyes while I was in OCS. Well I have since had PRK done by the Navy and I am 20/15 in both eyes. I know there is a waiver for this and I could probably get one but the other issue is that now I am 32 years old and will be 33 in October. Are there any waivers for age? I had heard once that you can waive X years for prior enlisted service. Also what are the requirements for age or age waivers for other services? I would easily consider an inter-service transfer to get the chance to fly.
I am wondering if there is any way to get into the cockpit in any of the services or should I just finish my 20, retire and look for a flight school to get the training. Being a pilot has always been a dream and I was close to leaving the service back when I first got disqualified for being a pilot. I had to stay though since I already had so much time invested. If I were to retire and then go for flight training and a job at least I would have $40K a year coming in from retirement income so getting a high dollar job wouldn't be the number one priority over getting good flying experience.
So the questions are.
1. Does anyone know how I can get into the flying program of any of the services?
2. What is the best track for after retirement? One of the academies or go through the steps individually.
3. I have used all of my GI bill, will the VA pay for flight training?
4. I will be 37 when I retire. Is this to old to start from scratch?
Thanks
Rob
