8 year US Navy F/A-18E pilot in the Hampton Roads, VA area (can’t relo due to my two boys here). Anyone ever started their own contracting company, and if so what’s the best COA to get about doing that? Follow-on, does it make sense to even do that as opposed to searching for a contractor position within an established company? Thanks for any advice! V/r, “PIB”

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So - side note - I would love to hear more about your time in the Navy as a pilot. My youngest is interested and would love to learn about your experience

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Do it! Tactical aviation needs more of a female presence! She won’t the only woman there but there’s not that many

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Hmm…so many unknowns. I’d recommend contracting for a year to get the ropes and understand the landscape and process. Also, build your network, lots of orgs are there - NDIA and AfCEA there- start to meet other smalls and larges to build relationships and start to work with for future opportunities.

DM me, happy to provide some of my perspective.

K. Sent you a connection request on LI.

Navy and Marine Corps Systems Commands will have small business workshops a couple of times a year. Check Small Business Administration website for more information.

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