R 301257Z JAN 17
MARADMIN 051/17
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/MARINE OFFICER APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR CY 2018-2020 SHOW SEASONS//
REF/A/DOC/CNATRA/08AUG2014//
AMPN/REF A IS CNATRAINST 1301.4L, OFFICER APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE BLUE ANGELS.//
POC/T. M. DAVIES/LT/BLUE ANGELS APPLICATION OFFICER/TEL:  PENSACOLA, FL AT (850) 452-2585/DSN 922, OR EL CENTRO, CA (JANUARY THROUGH MID-MARCH) AT (760) 339-2509/DSN 658/EMAIL:  TYLER.DAVIES(AT)NAVY.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) (Blue Angels) may select one Marine F/A-18 demonstration pilot for the 2018-2019 show seasons, and one Marine C-130 demonstration pilot for the 2018-2020 show seasons.  Interested officers should submit applications per the reference no later than 30 April 2017.  Final selections will be made in July 2017.
2.  Qualifications.  Applicants should be career-oriented, career designated commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of first lieutenant through major with the following specific qualifications:
2.a.  F/A-18 demonstration pilot applicants must be carrier qualified tactical jet pilots with 1,250 hours of jet flight time by 30 September 2017 and have completed an operational fleet tour.
2.b.  Marine C-130 demonstration pilot applicants must have 1,200 hours of flight time by 30 September 2017 and hold a Transport Plane Commander rating in the C-130 F/R/T or J model aircraft.
2.c.  Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 years time on station by 1 September 2017.  Additionally, applicants currently assigned to III MEF must meet time on station requirements per MCO 1300.8 prior to 1 September 2017.
2.d.  Selectees will be required to remain on active duty for two years following completion of their assignment with the Blue Angels.
3.  All Marine applicants shall be approved for eligibility by MMOA prior to selection by the NFDS.  Applicants must contact their monitor to determine eligibility prior to beginning the application process.
4.  Command endorsements should specifically address the flying abilities and aviation leadership qualities of the applicant. In the event an officer submits an application and is subsequently transferred, endorsements from the gaining command should also be forwarded.  Applications received after the 30 April 2017 deadline will normally not be considered.  Applications should be submitted electronically to MMOA using the following address: smbmanpowerofficerpr(at)usmc.mil.  Applications should also be submitted electronically to LT Tyler Davies at tyler.davies(at)navy.mil.  Physical applications are not required but will also be accepted if submitted to the addresses below:
4.a.  Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps (MMOA-2)
      Attn: NFDS Application Submissions
      3280 Russell Road
      Quantico, VA 22134-5103
4.b.  Applications submitted through 1 March 2017:
      Commanding Officer
      Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
      Attn: LT Tyler Davies
      1605 Third Street
      Hangar 5 BLDG 850
      NAF El Centro, CA 92243-5001
4.c.  Applications being submitted from 2 March through
      30 April 2017:
      Commanding Officer
      Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
      Attn: LT Tyler Davies
      390 San Carlos Road, Suite A
      Pensacola, FL 32508-5508.
5.  For additional information, visit the Blue Angels website at www.blueangels.navy.mil.
6.  Points of contact:
6.a.  Blue Angel Applicants Officer, LT Tyler Davies, in Pensacola, FL at (850) 452-2585/DSN 922, or in El Centro, CA (January through mid-March) at (760) 339-2509/DSN 658, or via email at: tyler.davies(at)navy.mil.
6.b.  MMOA monitor POCs: Fixed Wing Field Grade Monitor, Major Eric Scherrer, at (703) 784-9268/DSN 278, email: eric.scherrer(at)usmc.mil, Fixed Wing Company Grade Monitor, Major Michael Fisher, at (703) 784-9267/DSN 278, email: michael.p.fisher(at)usmc.mil.
7.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
8.  Release authorized by MajGen Michael A. Rocco, Director, Manpower Management Division.//