Want to fly Hercules
Bennomate, pleasing to read you would like to fly Herc's but I would concentrate on getting into the RAAF first, then getting through training by which time your wishes may be granted if it all fits with the manning situation and your skill level. "Trash hauling" is rewarding but maybe not so glamorous as the fast pointy types. BTW, I am presuming you wish to be a pilot. As for time away, it varies greatly on operational requirements but as a generalisation, it is not helpful to family life. That said, it did take me 23 years to say "Enough is enough".