 In need of some advice
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me out with some advice on this one. I am 26 years old (27 in march) with a 4 year degree and recently found out that I can fly in the Air Force with 20/40 vision. I have a slight sigmatism in one eye (-.25 i think and waiting on a recruiter to find out if this a disqualifier) and approx 30 or so hours into my PPL. Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to fly fighter jets, but always thought this to be a dream since I had poor vision. I also would like to fly for the airlines some day too, however not sure if anyone would even look at me @ 40 yrs old when and if I got out of the Air Force. My reasons for wanting to sign up are: (still struggleing with this decison by the way)
1) save a lot of money on flight school and still get the ratings
2) serve my country as well as travel and see the world
3) have a job for the next 11 or 12 years in a very unstable industy
Given the desire to fly for the airlines after military duty (or during if possible) would anybody reccommend active duty in the Air Force or maybe AF reserves, Coast Guard, ANG or anything else??? I have been researching these different branches a little and any information anyone might have would be greatly apprecaited. I also have spoken with MikeD at length about this matter and he was very helpful. Just looking for some more insight is all and a little help. Thanks everyone and sorry for the long post.
- Mike
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