Mil spouse must get Social Sy No; takes about 3 months
Mine took 19 days, and that was only because my 1-94 hadn't been inputted by Homeland Security when I went to the Social office. However, I'm not doubting or would be surprised if it took you 3 months as the American system is a big variable which starts with what side of the bed the social office clerk got out of that morning !!
Most aircrew posts are volunteers that get selected by PMA though some are not (a few predator guys I know were "posted" there without it being a first choice shall we say)
I think it's inevitable that you'll take a financial hit in some respects. Things like selling your car in the UK and having to buy on your return for instance is a good example. But it's things like this that you'll need to consider before applying and weigh up individual circumstances before you go.
I had a crappy car anyway and will get another crappy car on my return !!
