FY19 Marine Helicopter Squadron One Aviation Ground Selection Panel

1.  Purpose.  To announce the convening of the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) aviation ground selection panel for FY19.  All Marines assigned to HMX-1 must meet specific and very stringent criteria mandated by the White House Military Office as outlined in reference (a).<br>
2.  HMX-1 is responsible to the White House Military Office for worldwide helicopter transportation of the President of the United States.  Based at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, the HMX-1 "Nighthawks" fly a fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N, and MV-22B aircraft. Additional HMX-1 missions include helicopter transportation within the National Capital Region for the Vice President of the United States, visiting Heads of State, Headquarters Marine Corps, and the Marine Corps Combat Development Command.<br>
3.  HMX-1 seeks applicants who possess the professionalism, maturity, judgment, and initiative that match the gravity of the mission they are being selected to perform.  While there are no specific billet experience requirements for selection, competitive applicants will be well rounded in all aspects of their respective MOS's and be able to operate independently.<br>
4.  In accordance with reference (a), the following criteria will be used to determine eligibility for selection:<br>
4.A.  Time on station (TOS):  only those candidates who have met TOS requirements and are eligible to execute permanent change of station orders (PCSO) or permanent change of area orders (PCAO) during FY19, no later than 30 June 2019, will be eligible to apply.  TOS requirements are established in reference (b) (CONUS para 1101, OCONUS para 2101) and questions regarding tour lengths should be directed to the Aviation Ground Monitors.  Waivers to TOS requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis and waiver requests via AA form must be endorsed by the command and routed to CMC (MMOA-2).<br>
4.B.  This panel is intended for the following active duty officers:<br>
4.B.1.  6002 MOS Captain (Aircraft Maintenance Officer)<br>
4.B.2.  6602 MOS Major (Aviation Supply Officer) Selected applicants can expect a 48-month tour obligation.<br>
4.C.  Selections will be made considering community health and individual career timing.<br>
4.D.  Applicants must be capable of passing a thorough background investigation and be able to obtain a TS/SCI(YW) security clearance.<br>
5.  Applicants will complete and submit the Ground Officer Volunteer Form and the HMX-1 Pre-Screen and Contact Form.  All are available under the documents column on the HMX-1 website, http:(slash)(slash)www.hqmc.marines.mil/hmx-1/Recruiting/Officer.  These documents are also available via the HMX-1 manpower POC and respective HMX-1 MOS POC noted in paragraph 13.  Letters of recommendation are highly encouraged.<br>
6.  Applicants are required to have a current photo in their OMPF.<br>
7.  Packages must be endorsed at the Squadron/Battalion level.  Applicants currently assigned to non-MALS billets should forward an endorsement from the ASO/AMO and Commanding Officer of their previous MALS assignment.<br>
8.  Applicants should email their intention to apply for this panel, including name, rank, MOS, email address, and phone number to the POC noted in paragraph 13.D.  All endorsements and any letters of recommendation shall be submitted via email or by mail.  Scanned packages will be accepted via email.  Signed original packages can be mailed to the following address:  HMX-1, 2134 Rowell Road, Quantico, VA 22134.  Attention:  S-1 Manpower Division.  All packages must be received prior to 30 June 2018 in order to be considered by the FY19 HMX-1 aviation ground selection panel.<br>
9.  The HMX-1 selection panel will meet on or about 26 July 2018 to select officers for assignment to HMX-1 during FY19.<br>
10.  Selection for service at HMX-1 is based upon selection panel results, screened by the Deputy Commandant Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MMOA), with final recommendations by the Commanding Officer, HMX-1.  Panel results will be passed via separate correspondence to applicants after final approval is received.<br>
11.  For additional information regarding assignment to HMX-1 refer to reference (a) and contact your respective POC in paragraph 13.A or 13.B.<br>
12.  Marines should contact their monitors and the point of contact listed in this MARADMIN for information.<br>
13.  Points of contact:<br>
 13.a.  Aircraft Maintenance Officer, HMX-1, comm (571) 494-4643, Maj Frederick DellaGala, email:  frederick.dellagala@whmo.mil<br>
 13.b.  Aviation Supply Officer, HMX-1, comm (571) 494-4784, Maj Summer Nagy, email:  summer.nagy@whmo.mil<br>
 13.c.  Manpower Officer, HMX-1, comm (571) 494-4815, DSN 278-4815, LtCol Steven Johnson, e-mail:  steven.johnson@whmo.mil<br>
 13.d.  Officer recruiter, HMX-1, comm (571) 494-4929, DSN 278-4929, Maj Matthew Cave, email:  matthew.cave@whmo.mil<br>
 13.e.  Aviation-Ground Major's Monitor, MMOA, comm (703) 784-9267/68/69, Maj Joshua Onuska, email:  Joshua.onuska@usmc.mil<br>
 13.f.  Aviation-Ground Company Grade Monitor, MMOA, comm (703)784-9267/68/69, Capt Nicolas Timm, email:  nicolas.timm@usmc.mil<br>
14.  Release authorized by LtGen Steven R. Rudder, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.