| Job Title : |
Pilot |
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| Job Reference : |
uscg |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Coast Guard, Officers, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
The Coast Guard pilot is one of the most visible members of a team ensuring success in battle and peacetime activities. This officer is trained to fly a specific aircraft for the Coast Guard.
Training
To become an officer in the Coast Guard, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Officer Candidate School
- Direct appointments
- Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Coast Guard pilot should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year college degree
- Have 20/20 vision
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit |
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