R 041741Z MAY 12

ALCOAST 219/12
COMDTNOTE 1510
SUBJ: ADVANCED EDUCATION SOLICITATION FOR AVIATION SAFETY SCIENCE
A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM ALAMEDA CA//C// R 031749Z APR 12 / ALCOAST
155/12
B. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA//C// R 231313Z APR 12 / ALCGPSC 053/12
1. Per Ref A, this message solicits Aviation Officers to apply for
the Aviation Safety Science Advanced Education Program. The primary
degree programs are the Master of Science in Safety Science (MSSS) at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Prescott, AZ, or the
Master of Science in Aeronautics (MSA) with specialization in
Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems at ERAU, Daytona Beach, FL. Final
determination for program attendance will be made by COMDT (CG-1131)
based on a thorough review of current and anticipated Aviation Safety
Program needs.
2. Selectees should expect a follow-on assignment to important
Aviation Safety Management positions in COMDT (CG-1131), ATC Mobile,
ALC, or US Navy School of Aviation Safety. Subsequent rotational
tours in operational assignment after payback are expected and
supported by the Program Manager to develop well-rounded Aviation
Officers who are capable of performing in a number of multi-mission
areas.
3. Prerequisites for selection:
	A. Primary: Aviation Officers O-3 to O-4, but any interested CG
Aviation Officer O-5 and below may apply. Candidates shall be tour
complete in 2013. Officers are also strongly encouraged to examine
their Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP) gates prior to their
decision to apply as time in school and certain payback tours do not
accrue OPFLY time and could have financial implications. Follow-on
tours will not be deferred unless the needs of the service dictate
otherwise.
	B. A Bachelors degree in any field shall be completed prior to
e-resume submission and the educational transcript and standardized
test score shall be submitted to CGPC IAW Ref B.
	C. Prior experience as a Flight Safety Officer or Ground Safety
Officer is highly desired, but not required. All high-performing
Aviation Officers interested in a challenging and rewarding
career-broadening opportunity are highly encouraged to apply.
	D. Aircraft Commander Designation. Aviators holding a current First
Pilot designation that previously held an Aircraft Commander
designation in a CG or DOD aircraft may also apply.
	E. Candidates most competitive for selection to this program are top
performers who have demonstrated highly effective leadership and
aeronautical skills, and who have shown strong potential for success
in Masters Degree level training.
4. Application Process: Applications shall be submitted NLT 8 June
2012 IAW guidance outlined in Ref B.
5. POC for the Aviation Safety Science Advanced Education Program is
LCDR Shana Donaldson COMDT (CG-1131) at 202-475-5199.
6. RADM M. K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-life,
sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.