ROUTINE R 271431Z JUL 22 MID200080059295U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 169/22 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUL// SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR EXCEPTIONAL THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICERS (E-4) AND SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS (E-5).// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/281730ZDEC18// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 287/21, OFFICER, MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF AND ENLISTED APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR 2023.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of applications for the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) Blue Angels for Fiscal Year 2023. To allow the special programs coordinator the opportunity to recruit high caliber third class petty officers (E-4) and second class petty officers (E-5). 2. Applications must be postmarked no later than 30 November 2022. Selection results will be available in December 2022. Personnel with a projected rotation date of July 2023 through October 2023 are eligible, but others may apply with command and detailer approval. Personnel selected will detach from their present command in June 2023 and report in July 2023. 3. There are open E-4 and E-5 billets within the following Navy ratings: AD, AM, AE, AT, AME, and LS. All aviation rating candidates must possess the E19A Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) and be qualified as a Collateral Duty Inspector. There are no NEC requirements for the LS rating candidates. 4. 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 December 2022. 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 5 years are disqualifying. d. No financial instability/command directed counseling in the last 36 months. Applicants must be eligible for a government travel 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. Re-enlistment approval is not required in order to submit an application. 5. Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must first submit a fully completed Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) and Special Program Screening Form (NAVPERS 1306/92) as directed in MILPERSMAN 1306-919 to their respective rating detailer via their commanding officer (CO). 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 address and e-mail addresses are included). a. CO signed letter of endorsement on command letterhead, which must include: a statement on military appearance and tattoos, an evaluation of the speaking ability of the Service Member, 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 naval service uniform uncovered. f. Include completed applicant personal questionnaire and supply information sheet located on the Blue Angels website at: https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/join/. g. Common application errors include: lack of detailed contact information, unsigned NAVPERS 1306/7 and NAVPERS 1306/92, NAVPERS 1306/7 not sent to the detailer, no CO endorsement, missing evaluations, photos not included, packages sent to the detailer rather than the NFDS application coordinator and earliest and latest transfer dates not filled out in the remarks section of NAVPERS 1306/7. 6. Enlisted Applications may be sent via e-mail to alejandro.benito(at)navy.mil or by mail to: Commanding Officer Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Applications Coordinator Attn: AEC(AW) Alejandro Benito 390 San Carlos Road Suite A Pensacola, FL 32508-5508 7. The medical record of the applicant will be reviewed during the application process. 8. Candidates should call the NFDS application coordinator after emailing or mailing their application to verify receipt and to schedule an interview. Due to the extremely short turnaround, all applicants will be interviewed via phone. 9. Those individuals not selected will apply for jobs through the normal MNA process. 10. Point of contact is AEC(AW) Alejandro Benito at (850) 452-4736/DSN 922 or via e-mail at alejandron.benito(at)navy.mil. For further information, visit the Blue Angels web site at https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/. 11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 12. Released by Rear Admiral J. P. Waters, Acting N1B.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFED//