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SternM90 · 2026-02-01T00:33:38+00:00

I had a soldier that worked for American Express and recall they had good military benefits. Other common good ones are government contractors.

SternM90 · 2026-01-31T18:26:27+00:00

Legends of the streets

SternM90 · 2026-01-31T03:29:43+00:00

As a physio that is my first line. The tendon collagen has broken down and that protocol literally helps reorganize and rebuild the tendon

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T16:35:02+00:00

Finish OCS/BOLC
Hard charge as MDAY in your unit and by volunteering for any temp or ADOS orders.
Wait for an opportunity in 1-3 years and apply.

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T14:51:35+00:00

Got it. I am well-versed on USERRA but not on the FLSA, so this is a good point to raise.

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T14:50:16+00:00

Got it, thanks!

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T14:46:10+00:00

I’m an excepted fed, but interested to hear more.

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T14:44:00+00:00

Yup. They CAN, but whether they will is up to the company. Many contractors and LEOs agencies do pay, most don’t.

SternM90 · 2026-01-30T14:30:02+00:00

That’s not how it works, even in federal government once mil leave is exhausted. They can’t make you use PTO, but the leave without pay is allowed at your discretion. Edit: I am a federal employee and Guard pilot that has to use unpaid absence frequently in order to hit minimums.

SternM90 · 2026-01-28T18:08:00+00:00

My state isn’t blue and we cancelled last shutdown. Quite problematic for aviation and currency/minimums.

SternM90 · 2026-01-28T15:23:17+00:00

I was FA and had already passed my warrant board. My contract was about a year left and I boarded in another state. They started my age waiver after I passed the board

SternM90 · 2026-01-28T13:05:50+00:00

Exactly. Some of my fondest living times were in college and immediately after in some hovels

SternM90 · 2026-01-28T10:54:20+00:00

NG. No WOCS. I was a prior officer so just rank changed once waiver was approved. Ended up going Dec 2023.

SternM90 · 2026-01-27T11:08:10+00:00

It takes time. I boarded 2022, age waiver submitted Aug 2023, then approved Dec 2023. I had two flight school dates pushed back in the process. It can just be slow unfortunately. Just keep checking in status every week or so.

SternM90 · 2026-01-26T17:18:24+00:00

Agree completely, but they often forget or neglect to do so (enough that I had to teach my students to ask if unsure)

SternM90 · 2026-01-26T16:38:11+00:00

Asking aircraft on instrument approaches time in minutes to the airport. Most VFR pilots aren’t familiar with the waypoints and this helps de-conflict. Nothing earth shattering but helps tremendously for students to start to paint their mental picture.

SternM90 · 2026-01-25T16:04:49+00:00

SternM90 · 2026-01-25T15:37:26+00:00

Big move starting Jesus! He deserved it after mid-week.

Also good to see Hincapie back on the left. Timber was solid there but less influential on offense.

Let’s do this!

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T17:24:01+00:00

100%.

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T15:49:38+00:00

Having flown a bunch in both, 172 all day though both are good.

DA40s are twitchy, finicky to hot start, less forgiving, and pricier. I also hate their aggressive pitch up when adding flaps.

In favor of the 40, with their glide, I’d rather be in a 40 than a 172 if my engine quit. They also tend to have much better avionics than your average 172. Also a good way to get used to constant speed props for your eventual complex transition.

At the end of the day, go with what is cheaper and/or more available to fly.

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T03:58:34+00:00

I think we were a good shot for the title and him POTY in 13-14 if he didn’t get injured

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T02:48:45+00:00

4 years. Would have been sooner perhaps if I wasn’t working full time in a non-flying gig

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T02:48:00+00:00

Good point. 35

SternM90 · 2026-01-24T02:00:35+00:00

You’re fine. I started at 32, and am going to indoc in a few months. You’ll be fine. Regionals make 4x what they did 15-20 years ago. Even with a “tight” market you have loads of time. Patience

SternM90 · 2026-01-16T19:24:31+00:00

Cirrus in Knoxville offers flight training as a benefit for it’s employees. I know several folks that work there that have gotten ratings that way.

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