Hi,

I am 30 credits into my college degree, and I am currently a fixed-wing private pilot, and later this year, I am going to begin training to receive my rotorcraft add-on.

My question is this: would my chances of getting into Coast Guard OCS dramatically increase if I were to enlist before becoming an officer? Additionally, assuming I make it as far as OCS, does prior enlistment help when competing for a pilot slot?

What I am thinking about is going into the Coast Guard enlisted, after 4 years get out, use my G.I. Bill to continue my flight training @ a Part 141 school, and then build my packet and apply for OCS, and hopefully land a pilot slot.

Any feedback on my plan would be great!
Thank you.

V