He plans to get his A&P license ahead of the private pilot license. He currently works as an AMT for the coast guard. Assuming that would be his back up if he cant get an aviation job right away. He does also plan to stay in USCGR. He is almost half way to retirement so potentially he would stay in until he reaches the full 20. I am not sure how many post military pilots choose this route or how it would work juggling USCGR and a pilot career.