New User looking for info on DCA
Hello everyone, I have been reading all the different chat forums on the DCA back to 2006 and I appreciate all the great info I have found.
I have been tossing around the idea of transferring to the Coast Guard for about 8 months now, I am currently a C-130 Pilot with the Air National Guard and I have a couple of questions for ya'll.
Don't worry I won't ask the number one question of all, "Will I drop down from O-3 to O-2?" I am a realist and it's going to happen. But I have read some posts and do you lose the rank for 2 years or 2 1/2 years?
I am currently a regular O-3 on the pay scale not an O-3E, but now I have more than 6 years of active duty points and if I transfer will I become an O-2 or O-2E?
Do any of you know where C-130 candidates from the DCA go for their initial training after the four week indoctrination course? And, since I am already an Aircraft Commander will I expect to come in as a Copilot? If I do come in as a Copilot will the upgrade process be fast or do I have to wait in line like the rest of them?
If I am selected can I defer my transfer for a few months (no more than 4 months) because of commitments in my current service branch?
Oh, and the most important question, does anyone know when the FY2009 DCA boards will be held?
Thats about it for right now, I really appreciate any info that can be passed along.
Merry Christmas