>>63795046
>Firstly, let me discuss aviation. On the Navy side you may actually qualify for Immediate Select (i.e. your application is automatically accepted without the need of the "board" to go through and scrutinize your package) for SNA (student naval aviator) if you meet the following criteria:
Interesting. I think jt’s so funny how straightforward the commissioning process is for every branch except the Air Force.
>(linked is the PDF file that gives the break down of what qualifies you for I-select. In your case, the main points you'd have to hit are getting a good score on the ATSB+OAR--the "asvab" for officers plus the aviation portion--and not having medical waivers).
Both very doable for me ngl. No medical issues, and I can do well on standardized tests.
>This comes with a 6 year commitment.
Utterly insane if true. No other branch will let trained pilots leave so quickly.

>The reason why you'll work very hard as a DCE is that you WILL be operating as a project manager (as previously mentioned you will probably be a naval engineer) for your first 2 billets and you WILL be directing contractors--I just classify this as "more work" since many of these decisions will be coming from yourself as the sole leader/manager unlike being a junior aviator where many of the decisions are made for you (but obviously you'll still need to fly a plane).
This just sounds like engineering anywhere.
>This is also a 6 year commitment IIRC.
6 years for a line officer is actually kinda long but not terrible.

Also, agreed on coastal bases. Generally better.