[HI Cobra]

Welcome back Ernie. He can always get a job flying skydivers for minimum wage to build time. It would definitely give him some extra flying skills.
Like any other school, where he goes and how he does will impact what
job he can land. Another factor is how many ex-military pilots are out
there looking for work. Aviation isn't what it used to be either financially
and benifit wise. He has his whole life in front of him so he has time.