USCG advice
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So recently I've been intrigued by the Coast Guard and would really like to learn more about it and if I had any options.
I have a few questions and I know I should talk to a recruiter. I will but I'm just seeing if anyone here had first hand experience or advice on my situation and how to go about it.
I'm really interested in SAR and I like the Coast Guard for many reasons such as the type of work they do, the location, the integrity and discipline and many other. I would really like to fly helicopters for the Coast Guard.
I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree. I currently hold my PPL f/w and r/w helicopter. I should have my instrument-helicopter on Friday. I will be continuing on to my commercial.
Given my qualifications should I look into the Blue 21 program or is there another route that may be more beneficial to me? Will my civilian training help or hurt me on getting accepted into the aviation program.
I have a few questions and I know I should talk to a recruiter. I will but I'm just seeing if anyone here had first hand experience or advice on my situation and how to go about it.
I'm really interested in SAR and I like the Coast Guard for many reasons such as the type of work they do, the location, the integrity and discipline and many other. I would really like to fly helicopters for the Coast Guard.
I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree. I currently hold my PPL f/w and r/w helicopter. I should have my instrument-helicopter on Friday. I will be continuing on to my commercial.
Given my qualifications should I look into the Blue 21 program or is there another route that may be more beneficial to me? Will my civilian training help or hurt me on getting accepted into the aviation program.
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I doubt that there are any USCG people on here, but you'll certainly find some at at www.airwarriors.com.
Coast Guard
There are Coast Guard folks on here. I'm not in aviation, but 19 plus years and love it. Already having a degree and flight qualifications will make you attractive to the organization. Highly suggest you contact a recruiter, and arrange a trip to the closest coast Guard airstation to really talk to the folks that do it everyday. It would be a drive form Arizona, but San Diego has HH-60's and Los Angeles has HH-65's, and we are usually willing to talk to folks that are interested. Don't show up at the gate unannounced, but a polite phone call to set something up can go a long way.
It can take some time to get into officer training programs as we only convene a few classes each year, so depending on when you get your papers in it can take awhile. Will also have to do a physical, and if interested in flight programs a pre-flight physical. Good vision is still a requirement. You will need a few references, have to do an interview and write some why do I want to join stuff. If selected, Officer training is about 17 weeks at our academy in New London, CT. Half way through you get to request where you want to go. Flight selection can be difficult, and many have to do staff tour before going to flight school in Pensacola, but if qualified, most get that slot after a year or two.
Good organization, most common thing I hear why folks like it is there is always a mission, not just training for war. PM if you want more.
It can take some time to get into officer training programs as we only convene a few classes each year, so depending on when you get your papers in it can take awhile. Will also have to do a physical, and if interested in flight programs a pre-flight physical. Good vision is still a requirement. You will need a few references, have to do an interview and write some why do I want to join stuff. If selected, Officer training is about 17 weeks at our academy in New London, CT. Half way through you get to request where you want to go. Flight selection can be difficult, and many have to do staff tour before going to flight school in Pensacola, but if qualified, most get that slot after a year or two.
Good organization, most common thing I hear why folks like it is there is always a mission, not just training for war. PM if you want more.
