Is it possible to switch from active duty to reserves to go to school full time?

2019-11-25T23:22:10-05:00

I've spent 2.5 years in so far and I'm not satisfied with my job or with the enlisted life. I have no prior college education but I want to go to an aviation college to earn my rotary pilots license/ bachelors degree to commission. If anybody has any insight into it I would greatly appreciate it!

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Nov 26 at 2019 12:12 PM

2019-11-26T12:12:06-05:00

I believe you can get a 90 day early release if you are scheduled full time and have a job, but I'm not 100% sure.
But why not just stay in, go to school full time, then get out with a degree? You'll not have to get 1-2 jobs just to pay rent. Then you still have to get your degree, 3 years if you push yourself, and then find a job. You're going to have a difficult time finding a job that pays 40k+ without a degree.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2019 2:36 AM

2019-12-02T02:36:58-05:00

If you want to fly one of the best ways is as an Army Warrant Officer. I would consider contacting a Warrant Officer recruiter. Otherwise you could apply for the ROTC Green to Gold program or finish out your contract and enlist in the Guard or Reserve.

Good Luck