Go watch "The Right Stuff". It is the opposite of that plus some math and a lot of how to write test plans and technical reports (very useful skills in the outside world). And just because it doesn't match the common perception of it doesn't mean it isn't a good school. The only downside to it is that fitting it into your career track can be tricky, so as always timing (and thus luck) will be a critical factor. I've heard guys aren't getting IA's during their test tours anymore, so if true that is a good thing as well.
Thank you all for the replies. I haven't made up my mind yet but will take all the advice into consideration.
Also, are there any folks on here who have gone through or are going through TPS that can offer any insight as to what its like?
There is quite a range of experience for those who get selected for TPS. Everyone has finished their first operational squadron tour. After that some get picked up immediately from their squadron, others do a few shore tours and get picked up as an O-4. This is Navy only, I'm not sure about the USMC, USA, USAF, or USCG though all are either an O-3, O-4, or CWO (USA only).Do most of the guys that get selected for TPS only do one squadron tour beforehand? Or do they build up some experience and do some non-flying duties before going?
Exactly. If I medical out or something, I was hoping to fall back on being an engineer. Anything to stay out of the cubicle!