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● RDT COMM ·Adventurous-Grab-141 ·May 13, 2026 ·16:25Z

Military vs Airline Pilot

A sophomore college student with a private pilot's license sought advice on whether to pursue military aviation with the Coast Guard or Navy, attend commercial airline training, or enroll in an accelerated flight training program before completing their undergraduate degree. The post asked for community guidance on the career path advantages and timing of each option.
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This submission isn't an aviation news article — it's a Reddit post from r/flying in which a college sophomore asks for personal career advice about choosing between military aviation and a direct-to-airline path.

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