How hard is it to become a Coast Guard pilot?

There are also physical requirements concerning weight and fitness, vision, and hearing that you must meet in order to be considered. In addition, you have to be between the heights of 62 and 77 inches in order to be considered. This height requirement is due to the ejection seat limitations.

Another restriction is in the number of dependents you have. You can only have three dependents, including your spouse, to be considered eligible.

Becoming a pilot in the Coast Guard is competitive; according to the Coast Guards' own website, they only have around 800 pilots working currently. This means that this branch of the military is extremely selective in who they choose to be their pilots.

Normal flight school is challenging, but flight school in the military context can be very difficult because, in addition to aviation training, you must also gain knowledge, skills, and receive training concerning emergency and combat scenarios.

You need to obtain a score of at least 109 on the General Technical section of the Coast Guard pilot written exam. If you go the Commissioned Officer route, you must also possess a four-year college degree.

Commissioned Coast Guard Officers who apply for flight school are put on a waiting list, and this list is generally pretty long. If selected, you undergo rigorous flight and military education and training.