ALCGOFF 140/17 - 2018 FLIGHT TRAINING SOLICITATION

R 12 OCT 17 

ALCGOFF 140/17
SUBJ: 2018 FLIGHT TRAINING SOLICITATION 
A. CG TRAINING AND EDUCATION MANUAL, COMDTINST M1500.10C 
B. CG AVIATION MEDICINE MANUAL, COMDTINST M6410.3A 
C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-13//021947Z APR 08, ALCOAST 161/08, 
POLICY REGARDING DUTY UNDER INSTRUCTION (DUINS): OBLIGATED SERVICE 
AND DELAYED ENROLLMENT. 
1. Active duty officers in the grades of ENS/LTJG may apply for the Coast Guard Flight 
Training Panel scheduled to convene 08 Jan 2018.  Lieutenants may apply, but will not 
normally be selected.  Selection for this highly competitive program leads to designation as a 
Coast Guard Aviator with subsequent assignment to duty standing billets within Coast Guard 
aviation. Candidates selected by this panel will receive orders to report to flight training 
between 01 Apr 2018 and no later than 01 Sep 2018.  Please read this message in its entirety 
to ensure compliance with the application procedures.
2. Submit applications and endorsements via the e-resume function in Direct Access.  The 
deadline for submission of the e-resume, with command endorsement and supporting 
documentation, is 01 Dec 2017.  For flight training applications use the “My Panel 
Submissions” link located under “Tasks”.  In addition to the instructions listed in the OPM 
Reference Library, the following step by step directions are provided below:
   a. Log in to Direct Access 
   b. In the "EMPLOYEE" box, click "Tasks" 
   c. Select "My Panel Submissions" (NOTE: DO NOT SELECT “PCS e-resume”) 
   d. Select “Advanced Training” from the “Panel Source” drop down menu and click “GO”
   e. When the search screen appears, enter the following:
        AD/Res Ind: “Active Duty”
        Bus unit: “Officer” 
        Job Code: 000097  
   f.  Click "Search" 
   g. A list of Advanced Training programs will appear.  Check the "Apply" box next to Flight 
School Panel (FLSCPN). 
   h. Click "Submit"  
   i.  Click “Edit” to enter comments and forward for endorsement.  Applicants shall include 
their Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) scores and a narrative statement describing 
desires to attend flight training.  Applicants are advised to remain within the updated DA 
5,000 character limitation.
   j.  Click “Save” to save comments and forward to the endorser.  Commanding Officers 
should include their opinion of the applicant's interests, ability, and potential value to Coast 
Guard aviation in the endorsement.  The Commanding Officer’s endorsement is character 
limited within DA to 5,000 characters.  Endorser procedures are also located in the OPM 
Reference Library.
3. IAW Ref A, send copies of ASTB results and educational transcripts not contained in the 
member's electronic PDR to YN2 Brandie Waters at Brandie.M.Waters@uscg.mil.  Preferred 
submission is via scan and email to arrive no later than 01 Dec 2017.  All officers whose 
packages are received by 01 Dec 2017 will receive a confirmation email.  Officers who do 
not receive an email by 18 Dec 2017 should contact YN2 Waters to determine the status of 
their applications. Packages must be complete and arrive on time to be considered.  
4. IAW Ref B, the current flight physical must be dated no earlier than 08 Jan 2017.  A flight 
surgeon approved flight physical must be entered into the Aeromedical Electronic Resource 
Office (AERO) by 01 Dec 2017.  Paper physicals will not be considered.  All physical 
exams must have DD forms 2808 AND 2807-1 completed.  Any required medical waivers 
must be completed and approved by the 01 Dec 2017 deadline.  
5. Scan and email required application materials to Brandie.M.Waters@uscg.mil.  If unable 
to email, send required application materials to COMMANDER CG PERSONNEL SERVICE 
CENTER PSC, US COAST GUARD STOP 7200, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE 
SE, WASHINGTON DC 20593-7200, ATTN: YN2 Waters.
6. Due to ejection seat limitations associated with the T-6 TEXAN training aircraft, all flight 
panel applicants must weigh between 103-231 pounds and must measure between 62-77 
inches of height.  Waivers will not be considered.
7. All applicants must successfully complete the ASTB with the following minimum scores: 
Academic Qualification Rating (AQR) 4/ Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) 5.
8. Applicants should carefully examine the visual acuity standards for flight training in Ref 
B. Applicants who have undergone vision correction surgery must adhere to all requirements 
listed in Ref B, Chapter 1C, Section 12 for selection panel eligibility.
9. The age limitation for Naval Flight Training is 27.  To encourage a healthy pool of 
candidates PSC-OPM has opted to employ the maximum age waiver of 31.  Applicants must 
not turn 31 prior to 01 Apr 2018.  Additional age or visual acuity waivers will not be 
considered.  
10. All civilian flight training/FAA certifications must be included on a CG-4082 signed by 
the Commanding Officer to be considered.
11. Previously non-selected flight applicants need to submit new flight applications and 
copies of previously qualifying physical examinations.
12. IAW Ref A and C, all applicants completing flight school as a result of this panel will 
incur eight years of obligated service in addition to any previous obligated service.  Officers 
disenrolling prior to completion of flight training will incur one month obligated service for 
every month of training completed.
13. For questions regarding the flight school application process, please contact YN2 Waters 
at (202) 795-6450 or brandie.m.waters@uscg.mil.  For information about aviation career 
opportunities please contact LCDR Arthur Mahar at (202) 795-6457 or 
Arthur.P.Mahar@uscg.mil.
14. CAPT F. M. Messalle, Assistant Chief, PSC-OPM, sends.
15. Internet release authorized.