R 292123Z APR 25 MARADMIN 206/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/MATSG-42// SUBJ/FY25 4TH QTR MARINE CORPS RESERVE INSTRUCTOR PILOT SELECTION BOARD// POC/PURCELL S/LTCOL/UNIT: MATSG-42 OPERATIONS OFF/NIPR: [email protected]/850.452.2268/ GENTEXT/REMARKS/

1. the FY25 4th Qtr Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilot (MCRIP) selection board will convene on 29 July 2025. This board will select qualified applicants to serve as Marine Corps Reserve Instructor Pilots in support of the Naval Aviation Training Command. 
2. Minimum qualifications for applicants are as follows: 2.a. Must be a member of the Ready Reserve (SMCR, IMA or IRR), Naval Aviator with less than 16 satisfactory years credit toward a reserve retirement and have less than 1 year time in grade as a Lieutenant Colonel. 2.b. Active component Marines must have a HQMC approved EAS and be able to join Marine Aviation Training Support Group – 42 (MATSG-42) NLT 1 Feb 2026. 2.c. Minimum of 1,000 hours total military flight time and 400 hours instructing in military aircraft. 2.d. Current military medical up-chit. 2.e. Members currently receiving aviation retention pay or an aviation officer affiliation bonus will not be considered without confirmation that HQMC (MM) will release the applicant from any existing obligation. 2.f. The minimum requirements may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the MATSG-42 Commanding Officer.
3. Qualifications that enhance an applicant package include but are not limited to: 3.a. Current and qualified active component instructors receive priority consideration. 3.b. Proximity to drilling site, ease of commute, and willingness to relocate. 3.c. Strong background in instructor and flight leadership positions.
4. Applicants should clearly state desired training wing (trawing 1, trawing 2, trawing 4, trawing 5) and reason for preference in their application.  no applicants may apply for trawing 6.
5. past performance and potential for future participation in the USMCR, specifically 4th MAW, are paramount with regards to selection to this program.
6. Selectees must meet participation guidelines as described in CNATRAINST 3740.8p. failure to complete CNATRA requirements, USMC annual training or administrative requirements may be grounds for involuntary transfer from this program. Early removal is at the discretion of the MATSG-42 Commanding Officer.
7. Selectees may be required to attend up to 12 weeks of uninterrupted Active Duty Training (ADT) to complete CNATRA Instructor Pilot Training. These selectees will serve in an instructor capacity for a minimum of 36 months after obtaining Instructor Pilot qualification.
8. Applications and additional information may be found at https://www.marforres.marines.mil/units/4th-marine-aircraft-wing/ join/aviation-boards/. Applications must also include a letter to the board, current reserve qualification summary, Master Brief Sheet (MBS) and current aeromedical upchit. 8.a. Prior to submitting applications, individuals shall contact the desired trawing for a letter of acknowledgement from the Reserve Component Commander (RCC) and shall include it with their application. Phone numbers for the RCC can be found at https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/reserves/. 8.b. A letter of recommendation is required from your current Commanding Officer. Letters of recommendation from current trawing and MATSG leadership are highly encouraged. 8.c. Final applications and endorsements must be submitted to the POC listed in the message header above. Packages must be received as a single PDF document by MATSG-42 NLT COB 03 Jul 2025 via email. The board will not consider late or incomplete applications.
9. Selection board results will be announced via MARADMIN and by direct contact from MATSG-42. 9.a. Official selection board results serve as approval for Duty Involving Flight Operations (DIFOP) with MATSG-42 in accordance with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) wing order 5320.2u. separate DIFOP package submission is not required. 9.b. All applications will be destroyed after the board is adjourned. 9.c. Applicants who were considered and not selected by previous selection boards and desire to be considered by this selection board are required to submit new packages.
10. Additional instructor opportunities are available at fleet replacement squadron/detachment augmentation units. For additional information, contact the POC listed in the message header above. marine fleet replacement squadrons/detachments are stationed in the following locations:  HMLAT-303 MCAS CAMP PENDLETON, CA VMA-223 MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC VMFA-323 MCAS MIRAMAR, CA VMFAT-501 MCAS BEAUFORT, SC VMFAT-502 MCAS MIRAMAR, CA VMMT-204 MCAS NEW RIVER, NC
11. Marines are reminded that there are open flying billets in tactical SMCR squadrons within 4th MAW that do not require board selection. Officers who affiliate with a tactical squadron may be eligible for a bonus or retention pay. To learn more, contact the POC listed in the message header above. Designations and locations of tactical squadrons are as follows: HMH-772 JB MCGUIRE / DIX / LAKEHURST, NJ / 609.562.8711 HMLA-773(-) JB MCGUIRE / DIX / LAKEHURST, NJ / 609.562.8711 HMLA-773 (DET A) NAS JRB NEW ORLEANS, LA / 504.940.4905 HMLA-775 MCAS CAMP PENDLETON, CA / 682.249.6972 VMFA-112 NASJRB FORT WORTH, TX / 817.782.2718 VMGR-234 NASJRB FORT WORTH, TX / 817.782.2901 VMM-764 MCAS MIRAMAR, CA / 682.309.1165 VMM-774 MCAS NEW RIVER, NC / 910.449.4435
12. Release authorized by LtGen Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.//