FY17-01 Test Pilot School (TPS) Selection Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the FY17-01 Test Pilot School (TPS) selection board that convened on 11 January 2017. Four Marine officers were selected as primary candidates for assignment to U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Class 154, with four additional officers selected as alternates. Selected officers must contact their monitor within two weeks to confirm acceptance and coordinate orders.
Issued: January 19, 2017
1. The FY17-01 TPS selection board convened on 11 January 2017 aboard NAS Patuxent River, in accordance with the references.<br> 2. The FY17-01 TPS primary selections for assignment to the U.S. Naval TPS are as follows:<br> Rank Name MOS Selected for<br> Capt Nicholas, Dylan 7523 NTPS 154, F-35 VX-23/NAS Pax River<br> Maj Ross, Nathaniel 7532 NTPS 154, MV-22B HX-21/NAS Pax River<br> Maj Jacobs, Richard 7557 NTPS 154, KC-130 VX-20/NAS Pax River<br> Maj Weakley, Joseph 7563 NTPS 154, UH-1N/Y HX-21/NAS Pax River<br> 3. The FY17-01 TPS alternate selections for assignment to the U.S. Naval TPS are as follows:<br> Rank Name MOS<br> Capt Jindrich, Richard 7523<br> Capt Cecil, Thomas 7532<br> Capt Krayewsky, Matthew 7557<br> Capt Beierl, Carl 7563<br> 4. Officers selected should contact their monitor within two weeks of the release of this message to confirm acceptance of this assignment and coordinate school assignment orders.<br> 5. The quantity and type, model, series (T/M/S) requirement for pilot, NFO, and UAS selectees is based upon anticipated testing requirements for aircraft procurement programs up to two years in advance. Because testing requirements change, the quantity and T/M/S to be selected can and does change up to the date of the board. For this reason all interested pilots and NFOs were encouraged to submit packages. Officers who submitted packages but were not selected and desire to be considered on future boards are required to re-submit their application, including online applications, all required enclosures, and command endorsements.<br> 6. For additional information, contact LtCol Diaz, Marine Aviation Detachment Executive Officer, Patuxent River, MD at (301)342-1421 / DSN 342-1421 or via email at josue.m.diaz2(at)navy.mil.<br> 7. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.<br> 8. Release authorized by MajGen M. A. Rocco, Director, Manpower Management Division.