Visit our aviation links page for a complete list of Coast Guard Air Stations. Your duty station assignment will depend on the needs of the service. DCAs are offered the opportunity to express their preferences to the aviation assignment officer. The Coast Guard has a limited aviation presence overseas, assignment possibilities include Air Stations at Barbers Point, Hawaii, Kodiak and Sitka, Alaska and Borinquen, Puerto Rico. Since most Coast Guard aviation billets are located in major metropolitan areas, the Coast Guard usually does not have on-base housing available.
Military salary varies with paygrade and time in service.
You should consult a current pay scale for exact amounts. The Coast Guard does not pay off student loans. However, some federally guaranteed student loans may be deferred for three years while you serve in the military. You should check with your lenders to see if you qualify. You will be inducted on a four-year contract as a reservist serving on extended active duty.