Hey guys I have some questions about the Coast Guard hopefully some of you can answer.
I have always been interested in flying for the Coast Guard, and quite frankly I could really care less what type of equipment I would fly for them. I am a recently furloughed airline pilot in my mid 20's, and graduated from college with a BS a few years back.
How difficult is it to get into the Coast Guard as a pilot, especially without any prior military experience? The one thing that has always discouraged me from really pursuing any kind of military aviation is the fact that my eyesight without glasses or contacts is not very good. Obviously I am able to obtain a civilian Class I medical, but would this be a factor with the Coast Guard as well? Also, if my research is correct, you have to go through OCS just like the other branches, but are you given a flight spot when you first sign up, or is there a significant chance of getting assigned to something else? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated...and thanks in advance to the replies.