Senior Executive Service Flights (SES)

OMB Circular A-126 requires the Solicitor or his principal deputy to authorize all travel on government aircraft by employees above GS-15, members of their families and non-federal travelers. This applies to all government-owned, leased, chartered and rental aircraft. "Mission requirements" are defined in OPM 7, Appendix 1 and specifically excludes travel for meetings or routine site visits. Therefore, for non-mission flights, a cost comparison must be completed and forwarded to the Solicitor.

OPM 7 addresses the Management and Use of Government Aircraft.

To ensure this is a non-mission flight, see the Flow Chart and Decision Memo OPM 7, Appendix 7.

TRAVEL COST ANALYSIS

Cost comparisons are required for all non-mission flights as directed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-126. The ordering office must complete and keep a cost comparison on file.

• Complete a Travel Cost Analysis sheet, OPM 7, Appendix 6, Form OAS-110.
• Write a short memo describing the reason for the trip and any other pertinent information, i.e., number of passengers.
• After completing the Travel Cost Analysis sheet, fax the form and memo to the USDI Solicitor. Solicitor's Office Telephone: 202-208-4423 FAX: 202-219-6780
  PRIOR APPROVAL MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE THE SES MAY TAKE THE FLIGHT.
• Complete and attach a Federal Senior Travel Form, OPM 7, Appendix 8, when sending in the OAS invoice.