R 02 NOV 18
ALCGOFF 119/18
SUBJ: 2019 FLIGHT TRAINING SOLICITATION
A. PERFORMANCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION MANUAL, COMDTINST M1500.10C
B. 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 07 Jan 2019. 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
2019 and no later than 01 Sep 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 03 Dec 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
03 Dec 2018. All officers whose packages are received by 03 Dec 2018 will receive a confirmation
email. Officers who do not receive an email by 17 Dec 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 07 Jan 2018. A flight
surgeon approved flight physical must be entered into the Aeromedical Electronic Resource
Office (AERO) by 03 Dec 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 03 Dec 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. 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 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 07 Jan 2018.
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.
Additional information for this application process can be found on the CG Portal at PSC (OPM2)
Aviation Notes: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/psc/opm-2/SitePages/Aviation%20Assignments.aspx
14. CAPT M. H. Day, PSC-OPM, sends.
15. Internet release authorized.