ALCGOFF 069/18 - 2018 FLIGHT TRAINING SOLICITATION

R 25 JUL 18 
ALCGOFF 069/18
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 24 Sep 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 Jan 
2019 and no later than 01 Jun 2019.  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 24 
Aug 2018.  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 to YN2 Brandie Waters at 
Brandie.M.Waters@uscg.mil.  Preferred submission is via scan and email to arrive no later than 07 
Sep 2018.  All officers whose packages are received by 07 Sep 2018 will receive a confirmation 
email.  Officers who do not receive an email by 14 Sep 2018 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 24 Sep 2017.  A flight 
surgeon approved flight physical must be entered into the Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office 
(AERO) by 14 Sep 2018.  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 14 Sep 2018 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 Feb 2019.  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 dated no earlier than 24 Sep 2017+.
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 Jessica Davila at (202) 795-6461 or 
Jessica.S.Davila@uscg.mil.
14. CAPT M. H. Day, PSC-OPM, sends.
15. Internet release authorized