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March 31st, 2004, 22:58
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| Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sherborn, Massachusetts USA
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 |  Coast Guard Aviation
Folks: I have to admit that I am a bit ignorant when it comes to the military, more specifically the Coast Guard. I don't know where to begin here, so I'll just ask the rather stupid question of "how does one become a pilot for the USCG?" I'm putting some serious thought towards the USCG because I like what they do. I also think my love of the sea also something to do with it. Anyhow, back to original question. I did some hunting around on their website and apparently they have this program called "Blue-21 Guaranteed Flight Initiative." Can someone please explain what that is? Thank you! |
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April 1st, 2004, 09:33
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 540
| Re: Coast Guard Aviation Blue 21 Flight Initiative I've also thought the program looks interesting but I'm not sure that my school has a 25% minority population. |
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April 1st, 2004, 13:43
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| Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sherborn, Massachusetts USA
Posts: 1,309
| Re: Coast Guard Aviation
Yeah, I read that. What I would like is more information beyond what the website says. For instance, how competitive is it?
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April 1st, 2004, 14:48
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Provo, UT
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| Re: Coast Guard Aviation
Good luck. I looked into it. The problem is that there are very few schools that fit the criteria. I talked to a recruiter about it, and it didn't sound like it was a very big program. I would guess it would be worth a shot though. The coast guard isn't a bad deal.
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April 3rd, 2004, 09:01
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2003 Location: Home Sweet Home!
Posts: 957
| Re: Coast Guard Aviation
Not sure of the program, but what I do know of CG Aviation is you get a commission then they assign you based on the needs of the service. The only guarentee that I know is the Direct Commission Aviator program for transferees from other services. Good Luck
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June 17th, 2004, 13:40
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 25
| Re: Coast Guard Aviation
I just found out that I qualify for the Blue 21 program and Im meeting the recruiter tomorrow. Im pretty excited as I love the CG and would love to have an opportunity to fly with them. When I find out more, I'll let everyone know. |
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June 17th, 2004, 13:43
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 25
| Re: Coast Guard Aviation
[ QUOTE ] Not sure of the program, but what I do know of CG Aviation is you get a commission then they assign you based on the needs of the service. The only guarentee that I know is the Direct Commission Aviator program for transferees from other services. Good Luck [/ QUOTE ] The Blue 21 program is a guaranteed pilot slot immediately after OCS. It's brand spanking new. Not even the recruiters know too much about it. |
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June 17th, 2004, 14:01
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| Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia
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