ALCGPSC 123/22 - ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2023 (AY23) RESERVE AVIATOR POSITIONS

19 SEP 2022

ALCGPSC 123/22
SUBJ: ASSIGNMENT YEAR 2023 (AY23) RESERVE AVIATOR POSITIONS
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 041824Z MAR 22/ALCOAST 075/22
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 221650Z JUN 22/ALCGRSV 025/22
C. Coast Guard Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST M3710.1 (series)
D. NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions Manual,
CNAF M-3710.7 (series)
E. RESERVE POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M1001.28 (SERIES)
F. CNATRA Flight Instructor Standardization and Training Program,
CNATRA INST 3710.13 (series)
G. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 0917222 SEP 21/ALCOAST 320/21
1. In support of the formal establishment of the initial Reserve
Aviator officer positions established in REF (A) and the announcement
of the first 12 assignments in AY22 per REF (B), this ALCGPSC serves
to announce the availability of Reserve Aviator positions in AY23.
2. AY23 Reserve Aviator Positions: The following subparagraphs
provide position descriptions of the billets that will be
available to RPM-2 for assignment in AY23:
a. CG Reserve Aviator: Responsible for safe and effective operations
of CG aircraft and aircrew flying demanding SAR, LE, PWCS, MEP
and authorized missions. Maintains medical readiness, currency
requirements as described in REF (C). On Scene Coordinator (OSC)
for SAR and LE tasking, maintains proficiency in all-weather operations,
stands 24-hr alert duty.
b. ATC Mobile - Reserve Standardization Instructor Pilot: Conducts
classroom, simulator, and in-flight instruction for both USCG student
pilots and fleet pilots. Develops, designs, and implements tactics,
techniques, and procedures (TTP) for the fleet. Maintains Medical
Readiness and currency requirements as described in REF (C). Supports
ATC Mobile Operations Department or CG Air Stations with flight
support as directed by ATC Mobile Training Department.
c. DDE Aviation Instructor – Chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA)
Advanced or Primary Flight Training Instructor Pilot: Conducts
classroom and in-flight instruction of USN, USMC, USCG, & International
Student Naval Aviators. Mentors USCG student pilots. Pilot-in-Command
of Navy training aircraft. Maintains Medical Readiness and currency
requirements as described in REF (D), including the 90-day flight
currency.
3. Selection Criteria: There are a limited number of billets
available for assignment in AY23. Factors such as airframe,
designation and qualifications, total flight time, and a
candidate's performance in the aviation specialty will be
considered in the assignment process. RPM-2 will assign the best
qualified candidates and offer positions based on program guidance
IAW PSC business rules.
4. Application Process: Applicants qualified for the Reserve
Aviator program shall submit an eResume via Direct Access IAW
the following guidelines:
a. Apply for position number: 00051506
b. Use the member comments section to indicate ATC Mobile,
NAS Corpus Christi, NAS Pensacola, or a specific CG AIRSTA as your
preferred drill unit.
c. The eResume application period is 18NOV22 to 15JAN23.
d. The assignments are standard tour lengths as described in REF (E).
e. Qualified candidates who do not have access to Direct Access
shall contact RPM-2 discuss submission of a CG-2002 form as an
alternate application process to Direct Access.
f. Waiver requests to the minimum eligibility may be submitted
via a memo to COMDT (CG-711). The waiver template can be found at:
https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for
-Human-Resources-CG-1/Personnel-Service-Center-PSC/Reserve-Personnel
-Management-PSC-RPM/RPM-2/Assignments/AY23/.
5. Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
a. Current or previous designation as a USCG Aircraft Commander
b. All Reserve Aviators must have separated from Active Duty,
or have an approved separation on file, no earlier than 01 OCT
2022.
c. All Reserve Aviators seeking assignment to a CNATRA command
must possess previous NATRACOM instructor experience and shall have
flown in an instructional sortie in type/model/series within the
past 365 days IAW REF (F).
d. All Reserve Aviators shall have a minimum of 750 hours as
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a military aircraft.
e. All Reserve Aviators shall have a minimum of 1500 total hours
in a military aircraft.
f. A Coast Guard or DoD flight physical will be required prior
to the assumption of flight duties.
6. Major Duties and Responsibilities: All Reserve Aviators shall
seek to maintain their flight designations and qualifications at
the highest level, specifically to maintain the Aircraft Commander
designation and the Advanced SAR Qualification. The program’s goal
does not restrict Commanding Officers from setting or adjusting
designations and qualifications IAW REF (C) Chapter 7.A.1.
Furthermore, it encourages units to develop a flexible Reserve
aviation workforce to support mission requirements and maximize
training capabilities unique to individual units. Flight operations
shall be conducted IAW REF (C) or REF (D) and local unit standard
operating procedures. Reserve Aviators are required to maintain
Duty Involving Flying Operations (DIFOPS) semi-annual minimums in
all assigned maneuvers and complete all annual proficiency and
standardization requirements IAW REF (C) or REF (D). In addition to
flight duty, Reserve Aviators may be required to perform other
aviation operations or aviation training duties. Reserve Aviators
shall also participate in Command sponsored aviation safety events.
7. Drill Requirements: Reserve Aviators shall drill per the
guidelines set by COMDT (CG-R8) and applicable SELRES requirements
IAW REF (E). In addition, Reserve Aviators will drill utilizing
Additional Flight Training Periods (AFTP) IAW REF (G) to achieve
a minimum of 60 calendar days of flight duty annually.
8. Training Availability and Requirements: Transition courses will
not be offered for USCG or USN aircraft. Requalification courses
may be offered to support the needs of the Coast Guard. Failure to
complete annual and semi-annual training requirements shall be
handled IAW REF (C) or REF (D).
9. Points of contact:
a. PSC RPM (RPM-2): LT Dennis O’Neill, (202) 795-6528,
Dennis.R.O’Neill@uscg.mil
b. COMDT (CG-711): CDR Chris McAndrew, (202) 372-2206,
Christopher.N.McAndrew@uscg.mil
10. Released: RDML D. C. Barata, Commander, CG Personnel Service Center,
Sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.