Gentlemen,
I would appreciate some wise word from those who blatantly know far more of the civilian long haul world than I. I am due to leave the world of fast jets towards the end of 08 with somewhere around 2000 hrs at age 34. QFI (filth I know, but not as bad as QWIs
) and hopeully an A2 if I can swing it. Will have done 2 back to back instruction tours (Tac Wpns at Valley then frontline OCU overseas) and will leave with the intention of joining straight to long haul and not bothered about living overseas. Phew.
Now the questions: Virgin - is 2500hrs a hard cut off? Should I try for a medium to short haul outfit initially to increase the hours? Is there a pro/ anti military feeling to any of the carriers out there? Has anyone been caught out by small print/ rules/ hours etc and wishes they had done some things differently?
I would appreciate any advice as time drags on and need to start making plans so when I become a Mr (from the dizzy heights of Flt Lt...) I am suitably prepared. Thanks in advance.