What It Takes to be a Hoist Operator (1 of 6) with the U.S. Coast Guard Flight Mechanics
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The episode explores the journey and qualifications required to become a hoist operator in the U.S. Coast Guard.
In this special episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with a group of United States Coast Guard Flight Mechanics, Richard Butler, Justin Leddon and Kyle Turcotte to pull back the curtain on one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—positions in Coast Guard aviation. From the first day of Basic Aircrew (BA) training to becoming a fully qualified flight mech, the crew shares what it really takes to earn a place at the cabin door. They discuss the rigorous qualifica...
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