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SUBJ/OFFICER, MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF, AND ENLISTED APPLICATIONS BEING
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AMPN/REF A IS CNATRAINST 1301.4L, OFFICER APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE BLUE
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RMKS/1. The U.S. Navy (USN) Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) Blue Angels
will select: one executive officer, three F/A-18 demonstration pilots (both
Navy and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) pilots are encouraged to apply), one Naval
Aviator or Naval Flight Officer for the NDFS events coordinator for the 2017-
2018 show seasons (both Navy and Marine Corps officers are encouraged to
apply), one Marine Corps C-130 demonstration pilot for the 2017-2019 show
seasons, one Naval flight surgeon for the 2017-2018 show seasons, one
administrative officer and one supply officer for the 2017-2018 show seasons.
Interested executive officer candidates should submit applications per
reference (a) no later than 28 February 2016. All other officers should
submit applications per reference (a) no later than 30 April 2016. All
applicants shall contact their detailer/monitor prior to applying to ensure
adequate timing to complete a two or three year tour without impacting career
milestones. Manpower management officer assignments (MMOA) will release a
separate MARADMIN that outlines Marine applicant eligibility requirements.
Final selections will be made in May 2016 for the executive officer and in
July 2016 for other officer applicants.
2. Qualifications. Applicants should be career-oriented, active-duty Navy
and Marine Corps officers with the following specific qualifications:
a. Executive officer applicants must be a Naval Aviator or Naval Flight
Officer with the rank of commander. They should have 1,750 flight hours with
a background in carrier aviation.
b. F/A-18 demonstration pilot applicants must be carrier qualified
tactical jet pilots with approximately 1,250 hours of jet flight time by 30
September of the year applying, and have completed an operational fleet tour.
c. Events coordinator applicants must be a Naval Aviator or Naval Flight
Officer and must have completed an operational fleet tour.
d. Marine C-130 demonstration pilot applicants must have 1,200 hours of
flight time and hold a plane commander rating in the C-130F/R/T/J model
aircraft.
e. Flight surgeon applicants must be qualified Naval Flight
Surgeons and be on, or have completed, a tour as a Naval Flight Surgeon.
f. Administrative officer applicants must be qualified limited duty
officer/chief warrant officer administrative officers (641X/741X)
(LCDR/LT/LTJG/CWO4/3) and be on, or have completed, an operational fleet
tour.
g. Supply officer applicants must be designated as naval aviation supply
officers (651x/310x) (LT/CWO3) and be on, or have completed, an operational
fleet tour.
3. Selectees will be approved by BUPERS/MMOA prior to public notification.
USN/USMC pilots will be required to remain on active-duty for two years
following completion of their assignment with the Blue Angels.
4. Reference (a) delineates application procedures. All applications
submitted via mail through 1 March 2016 should be sent to:
Commanding Officer
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Attn: LT Matthew Suyderhoud
P.O. Box 760
Seeley, CA 92273-0760
Applications being submitted from 2 March 2016 through 30 April 2016 should
be sent to:
Commanding Officer
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Attn: LT Matthew Suyderhoud
390 San Carlos Road, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5508
Applications may also be delivered in person beginning 19 March 2016.
5. For additional information, visit the Blue Angels website at
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil or contact the Blue Angels applicants
officer, LT Matthew Suyderhoud, in Pensacola, FL at (850)452-4650/DSN 922, or
in El Centro, CA (January thru Mid-March) at (760)339-2509/DSN 645 or via e-
mail at matthew.suyderhoud@navy.mil.
6. This NAVADMIN also announces requirements and solicits enlisted
applications. Applications must be postmarked no later than 1 May 2016.
Selection results will be available no later than June 2016. Personnel with a
projected rotation date of September 2016 through April 2017 are eligible,
but others may apply with command and detailer approval. Personnel selected
will normally detach from their present command in August or September 2016
and report in early September 2016.
7. There are open E5/E6 billets within the following ratings and pay grades:
AE, AD, AM, AO, AS, AT, AZ, LS, MC, PR and YN. Additionally, we are accepting
applications for chief petty officer (CPM) billets in the MMC (8300), ATCS,
LSC, and YNC rate. Platform specific experience is not a requirement to
apply.
8. Personnel selected for this unique and demanding duty represent the
hundreds of thousands of Sailors and Marines serving throughout the U.S. and
abroad. Applicants must meet the requirements listed below to be considered
for duty with the Blue Angels (waivers are not normally considered):
a. Must not be in receipt of permanent change of station orders before
final selections are made in June 2016.
b. No non-judicial punishment or courts-martial convictions in the last
36 months.
c. No alcohol-related incidents (civil or military) in the last 36
months; driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated convictions
within the last five years are disqualifying.
d. No financial instability/command directed counseling in the last 36
months; applicants must be eligible for a government credit card (this is not
waiverable).
e. No physical fitness assessment failures in the last 36 months;
personnel who have had medical waivers in the last 24 months will be
considered on a case-by-case basis only.
f. Visible tattoos while wearing the enlisted service uniform must be in
compliance with uniform regulations. Sleeve style tattoos are prohibited.
g. Must possess a valid and current driver's license.
h. Re-enlistment approval is not required to submit an application.
9. Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must first submit a
fully completed NAVPERS 1306/7 (Enlisted Personnel Action Request) and
NAVPERS 1306/92 (Special Program Screening Form) per MILPERSMAN 1306-919 to
their respective rating detailer via their commanding officer. After
submission of NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92 to their detailer,
applicants must submit an application to NFDS using the following criteria
(ensure all telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses are
included):
a. Commanding officer signed letter of endorsement on command
letterhead, which must include: a statement on military appearance and
tattoos, an evaluation of the members speaking ability, the members demeanor,
professional knowledge, and leadership skills.
b. Copy of NAVPERS 1306/7
c. Original NAVPERS 1306/92
d. Include copies of last five evaluations.
e. Provide official 5 x 7 inch photograph (front, side, back) in
enlisted service uniform uncovered (khakis for E7-E9 applicants).
Note: Common application errors include lack of detailed contact
information, unsigned NAVPERS 1306/7 and 1306/92, 1306/7 not sent to
detailer, no commanding officer endorsement, missing evaluations, photos not
included, packages sent to detailer rather than NFDS and earliest and latest
transfer dates not filled out in remarks section 1306/7.
10. Applications can be sent via e-mail to juan.c.nunez@navy.mil
or by mail to:
Commanding Officer
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Attn: AMC(AW) Juan Nunez
390 San Carlos Road Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5508
11. Applicants medical record will be reviewed during the application
process.
12. Candidates should call NFDS two weeks after mailing their application to
verify receipt and to schedule an interview. All personnel currently
stationed inside the continental U.S., including those who may be deployed,
but will return prior to final selections, are highly encouraged to interview
in person, but not required. Funding for travel is provided by the service
member or their parent command. NFDS does not provide funding for
interviews. Personnel permanently assigned outside the U.S. (including Hawaii
and Alaska) or while deployed will interview via telephone. Personal
interviews are conducted at Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA from February to
March; interviews are conducted at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, or any
show site from mid-March through May. Last week to interview will be 10-14
May 2016.
13. Point of contact is AMC(AW) Juan Nunez at (760) 339-2005/DSN 658 (from
28 January 2016 to 14 March 2016) or at (850) 452-2086/DSN 922 (after 15
March 2016) or via e-mail at juan.c.nunez@navy.mil.
For further information, visit the Blue Angels web site at
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil.
14. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.//
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