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Originally Posted by Coastie Pilot (Post 753970)

Cargo Man's right....we are OVERSATURATED with pilots right now (especially fixed wing) and to make things worse, the ones at the top are stagnating and not going anywhere.

I'm not saying don't pursue it if you want it, just that it's a likely cause as to why Blue 21 went away.

Coastie Pilot, it's a little off subject, but what's a typical patrol day like and what kind of missions does the HU-25 FLY? Do you back up rescue missions, or do any border patrol? Sharp looking airplane, btw. Always liked those. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by JetPiedmont (Post 765771)

In a nutshell, search and rescue is the priority mission. The HU-25 is used to locate targets in the water and then conduct aerial deliveries of rescue gear (dewatering pumps, life rafts, EPIRB's).

Other missions are law enforcement (both migrant interdiction and counter drug ops) and maritime security patrols. We don't typically do border patrol, CBP has that one covered.

It's a great airplane with great versatility.

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Originally Posted by couchpotato (Post 753804)

Just went to a recruiter... complete waste of time... apparently they cancelled the Blue-21 program this year, and have in the past, and will continue to. I guess they like to hire from within, and if they have enough applicants come through OCS and make it through to a pilot slot they will do away with the Blue-21 route.

man that guy really did you dirty, I just submitted my packet for Blue 21.

This is on gocoastguard.com

ESO RO
PANELS DEADLINE DEADLINE
01-10 (OCS) 10AUG09 08SEP09
02-10 (DCO) 14SEP09 28SEP09
03-10 (DCO) 23NOV09 07DEC09
04-10 (SRDC) 07DEC09 04JAN10
05-10 (CSPI/PPEP) 25JAN10 08FEB10
06-10 (DCO) 01FEB10 16FEB10
07-10 (OCS) 01FEB10 01MAR10

THE DCO AND OCS OFFICER SELECTION PANELS SCHEDULE WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FOR EACH SPECIFIC PANEL, AS LONG AS FY10 VACANCIES EXIST:
A. 01-10 (OCS): RESERVE AND BLUE 21 AND DCSS
B. 02-10 (DCO): DCA, DCL, DCSS, MARGRAD, MARGRAD KP, AND CMAPPP
C. 03-10 (DCO): DCE, DCIO, DCL, DCSS, AND MARGRAD
D. 06-10 (DCO): DCA, DCE, DCIO, DCL, DCSS, AND MARGRAD
E. 07-10 (OCS): TEMP, AVCAD, RESERVE, AND BLUE 21

They extended the 07-10 panel until Apr 5

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Originally Posted by Cargo Man (Post 753358)

A CG Recruiter could care less about some obscure aviation officers program.
You have to do your own leg work my friend. Don’t stop with one phone call.

I wasn’t wrong or joking. Sorry , it should be easier. PC also plays in.