"Private Pilot" Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary (San Francisco Bay Area Squadron's)

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The Squadron's of San Francisco Bay Group 2 are seeking volunteer Private Pilot's to become part of our all-volunteer member supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered by Congress to be the US Air Force Auxiliary.

If you’re a pilot, CAP has plenty of opportunities for you. CAP owns the largest fleet of single-engine piston aircraft in the nation, primarily Cessna 172s and 182s, and CAP pilots are able to fly those planes to perform CAP missions in service to their local communities.

CAP pilots fly reconnaissance missions for homeland security, search and rescue, disaster relief, and even counterdrug operations at the request of government or law enforcement agencies. They sometimes transport medical personnel and supplies and blood and live tissue. In times of disaster, they assess damage and transport emergency personnel from site to site. When not flying traditional emergency missions, cadet orientation pilots fly orientation rides for cadets and teachers while also maintaining their own proficiency.

The Civil Air Patrol’s aircraft are located at strategic locations throughout the nation to be readily available when missions arise. CAP members maintain these aircraft at the highest levels of safety and efficiency and have access to specialists at CAP National headquarters for maintenance, safety and training questions.

As a CAP pilot, you perform some of the organizations’ most important work. CAP is also a great place for you to meet and work with people who share your interest in flying and want to use their skills in a meaningful way.

The following San Francisco Bay Group 2 Squadron's are constantly training and preparing their members for the skills necessary to provide emergency services to the public in a time of need:

Jon E. Kramer Composite Squadron 10meets Tuesday’s at 7:00 pm at Palo Alto Airport - 1907 EMBARCADERO RD., PALO ALTO, CA 94303.

Santa Cruz Composite Squadron 13 meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s at 7:00 pm at 60 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076.

Diablo Composite Squadron 44 meets Monday’s at 6:45 pm at Buchanan Field Airport Clubhouse - 200 Sally Ride Dr, Concord, CA 94520.

San Jose Senior Squadron 80 meets Tuesday's at 7:00 pm at Reid-Hillview Airport - 2490 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148.

Amelia Earhart Senior Squadron 188 meets Tuesday's at 7:00 pm at the original Oakland Airport Terminal - 9465 Earhart Rd (Bldg. L-130), Oakland CA.

West Bay Composite Squadron 192 meets Tuesday's at 7:00 pm at the original San Carlos Airport- 620 Airport Way, San Carlos, CA 94070.

While the central focal point of our effort is training and preparation of aircrew for the California Wing fleet, there are many roles available to non-flying members such as radio communications, logistics, planning, and mission staff participation.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, people, and communication skills.
• Aged 18 or older.
• Willingness to become a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Enthusiasm for community service.

Interested volunteers please contact: eric.buesing@cawgcap.org

Veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to join.

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