To add 4015's sound advice, use the time to make yourself more competitive.
A number of years ago we had a young woman from one of the High Street Banks who thought she would like a career change to Fighter Control. She organised her own tour to Waddo and the Radar Sites. She was so impressive that we considered she should have been recruited immediately.
I don't know if we measured up to her requirements.
Look to things that will improve your fitness, your leadership skills, inter-personal skills etc etc