DFW base is the busiest by far. When you fill out your app you put down what base or bases you want to work out of. Right now new SIC's are going to the Phenoms but its as needed. All SIC's will be on 2 airplanes. As far as a college degree, I think its preferred. Rumor has it there are some changes coming for the all SIC's but until they are no longer rumors I won't say what they are, cause they are just rumors, but they are improvements. If your thinking of applying send me a PM and I will give you some more info.