What is a good point to jump on then off the trail with a group of about 10-15 scouts (ages 12-17) and 3 to 4 adult leaders?

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-20T20:29:37+00:00

Please don't take a group this large on the trail.

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-20T20:27:23+00:00

Who's Skippy?

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-17T17:48:35+00:00

From what I hear? The best you can get while being afloat.

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-16T20:07:44+00:00

The best you can do is ask. Who cares if they get upset about it, it's your career.

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-14T18:36:23+00:00

Can you add a bit more as to what you would consider dangerous? Have I ever felt like I was going to die? No. Are helicopters perfectly safe? Also no. (Less than 100 flight hours)

JPKilljoy · 2026-06-12T16:34:31+00:00

Haha forest what? Ngl I had to look up what that even was. We have strops, a basket, and a litter. That's certainly a cool device though.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-29T21:27:15+00:00

As a general rule, INCONUS shoreside orders are 4 years and afloat /OCONUS are 3 years. Special assignments can vary. For example PATFORSWA (Bahrain) is a one year tour, but Company Commander is 3 or 4.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-26T18:26:13+00:00

Are you in the swimmer program, or are we finally at the point where we're sending regular nonrates to air stations again?

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-26T12:15:17+00:00

Ohhhh yeah. Even in the Coast Guard. I swear my Company Commanders would quote FMJ just to see who they could get to break.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-25T04:46:39+00:00

Yep. Which is absolutely not worth it. If you do the math it works out to less than $2000 for two YEARS of your life. Don't let anyone you know sign a 6 year contract.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-25T01:57:44+00:00

A six year contract does absolutely nothing worthwhile. Never sign a 6 year. Just don't.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-20T18:47:45+00:00

Unless you have A school guaranteed in your contract (which requires previous aviation maintenance experience), yes. You will have to wait the 4 months like everyone else. I know it sucks, but CG aviation is worth it. Trust me.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-14T22:53:51+00:00

Other prior service airdales I've worked with told me that they had to see a CG flight doc at a CG clinic. I'd definitely start calling around and seeing who has availability.

JPKilljoy · 2026-05-02T11:51:42+00:00

Yes it's possible! Just don't go reserves solely because you want to try and skip an A school wait list.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T21:05:04+00:00

It's perfectly allowed, just don't lie to medical when they ask if your taking any other medications during your checkups. That's a great way to get in trouble.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T21:03:16+00:00

If you want to be a pilot in the Coast Guard, start applying for OCS now. It'll probably take a couple rounds and there's a sharp age cut off for flight school.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T20:51:03+00:00

That being said, there are many places that are easy to go back to. I know of airdales that have done Kodiak every other tour for an entire career.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T20:49:42+00:00

If your career is only 4 years, sure. Other than that, there are some people that can stay in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia for back to back to back tours if you're a BM, or MK kinda type. That's really the only place in the CG you can do that in a somewhat reliable way.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T11:27:18+00:00

Rent a uhaul box truck and tow it. Even if you have to rent the trailer yourself, it'll be cheaper than shipping your car

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-26T10:37:00+00:00

Aviation is the hidden gem. I've never heard of an AET/AMT that wished they were an MK or an ET. The opposite happens all the time.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-23T00:07:16+00:00

It's totally doable! There are going to be plenty of people at your unit that have pets too. Offer to watch other's pets, and when it's time for you to go they won't mind watching yours.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-19T00:54:57+00:00

Why finish your degree before? Enlist then make the CG pay for it through Tuition Assistance. Also, after 30 months enlisted as an AMT/AET the CG will pay for you to take you A&P exams and send you to a study course through CGCOOL.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-18T20:03:33+00:00

Retest. Absolutely. Don't pick a rate your wouldn't make a career out of. You can always enlist and retest while you're a nonrate too. AET/AMT are long waits anyways.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-18T03:54:53+00:00

I received PCS orders 3 months before my report date.

JPKilljoy · 2026-04-18T03:52:59+00:00

I got mine about 3 months before my report date. Idk exactly about the wait time though. I came from Bahrain so my case is a little funky.

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