Billet Night 2014

[LineInTheSand]

As far as Zach's question goes, up to 10% of the class may be assigned to flight training, although those numbers will probably decrease with the class sizes getting smaller (2016-onward).

And you'll see those number vary each year. The class of 2004 was the first class (at least in recent history, but as far as I could tell, ever) to have the option of going to non-afloat billets.

I think my class had 10 or 12 flight school billets.

I got my third pick, a 210'. I had put in for the two east coast 378's, but one only had a single billet open up, and the other had two or three.

I'm sure the folks who just got their assignments know this, but for others....

You only put units on your dream sheet you want, nothing else. And you have to be reasonable, and honest with yourself. I was happy getting my 210'. I would have been happy with my 10th pick too.

Billet night is stressful and awesome rolled up into one.

 

[USCGA13STN]

I'll be going out to a 270 out of Portsmouth, VA as a DWO.

Not my first choice (wanted flight), but I'll get it next time around. And with the pipeline being backed up so much right now, maybe this is the better thing to do (getting operational experience) instead of waiting around.

As far as Zach's question goes, up to 10% of the class may be assigned to flight training, although those numbers will probably decrease with the class sizes getting smaller (2016-onward).

Good to see you around here STN!! Hope you've been having fun on that patrol, looks fun.

It's been a blast chasing penguins, glad to be on the way home though... and to think, this was a short Deep Freeze! Only four months!

 

[proudmom2013]

My son also wanted flight school and did not get it. He has enjoyed being afloat and is now reconsidering flight school. Hasn't totally given up on it, but definately see much more opportunities being a cutter man. You can also go from afloat to aviation but not the other way. It will help you keep your options open. Good luck in your first billet.