Originally Posted by
rickair7777
The application process for pilots is similar to other services. USCG flying jobs are in relatively high demand (due to lack of deployments and the feel-good factor of saving, vice killing, people), so they are able to attract some pilots from other services.
The training is actually navy pilot training.
You cannot pre-select helos or fixed wing. The ANG/USAFR is the only branch which allows that. You will be randomly assigned an aircraft, and it will probably be a helo since that is what the CG flies mostly.
I do not think they have a flight-guarantee program...I think you have to join the CG and complete OCS before getting assigned to flight training, and there are no guarantees.
Depending on your personal views - either the USCG or other military flying can be quite satisfying. You don't really have to *enjoy* killing (sane people would not); but defending your country from those that would do you and yours harm is very satisfying - whatever that entails. Btw - I'm in that category. Now that I have plied my trade, if I were able I'll interservice transfer to the USCG. What better feeling than to come home and spin a yarn over dinner about how you pulled 3 people off of a sinking boat today!
Flight training is more accurately NAVAL flight training
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