ALCGOFF 084/19 - 2019 FLIGHT TRAINING SOLICITATION

R 24 JUN 19 

ALCGOFF 084/19
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
D. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-11//090803 MAY19, ALCOAST 043/19, 
ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS AND WAIVER PROCEDURES FOR AVIATION 
CANDIDATES
1. Active duty officers in the grades of ENS/LTJG may apply for the Coast Guard Flight Training 
Panel scheduled to convene 23 Sep 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 Nov 
2019 and no later than 01 May 2020.  Please read this message in its entirety to ensure compliance 
with the application procedures.
2. Submit applications and endorsements via Direct Access.  The deadline for submission, with 
command endorsement and supporting documentation, is 02 Aug 2019.  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 YN3 Adolfo Jimenez at 
Adolfo.F.Jimenez@uscg.mil.  Preferred submission is PDF emailed to arrive no later than 02 Aug 
2019.  All officers whose packages are received by 02 Aug 2019 will receive a confirmation email.  
Officers who do not receive an email should contact YN3 Jimenez 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 23 Sep 2018.  A flight 
surgeon approved flight physical must be entered into the Aeromedical Electronic Resource Office 
(AERO) by 02 Sep 2019.  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 02 Sep 2019 deadline.  
5. Email required application materials to Adolfo.F.Jimenez@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: YN3 Jimenez.
6. A single set of anthropometrics has been established based on the most restrictive measurements 
of all Coast Guard aircraft and the US Navy training aircraft. Due to ejection seat limitations 
associated with the T-6 TEXAN training aircraft, all flight panel applicants must weigh between 
103-231. Anthropometic measurements for Coast Guard aircraft are below:
Buttock-Knee Length	Sitting Height		Sitting Eye Height	Thumb Tip Reach
(inches)                (inches)                (inches)                (inches)
21.0-26.9               33.0-39.4               28.5 or Greater         28.5 or Greater
Additional information can be found in REF (D).
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 23 Sep 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 YN3 Jimenez at 
(202) 795-6458 or Adolfo.F.Jimenez@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.