Twelve-tribes

Sorry to hear about you not making O4 this time.  I am a 2003 year group and had that happen to me as well in the 2010/2011 timeframe.  

I'm not sure what is best for you (sounds like being a commercial pilot and reservist might be great for you), but I decided to stick it out for a retirement at 20 years..... And 3 year groups later, I finally got promoted.    It used to be impossible, but I think the new sec def ( Deborah James has changed that)

 so there's a tad of hope if you feel like sticking it out. Best of luck, tribes