Do you have a desire to volunteer and serve your community a few evenings per month? We are looking for volunteers. Alabama Wing has been transporting Covid-19 test kits by air and ground for the past 8 months. We are always looking for volunteers dedicated to providing their time to train and conduct these missions.
As a volunteer with the CAP you can participate in Search and Rescue missions, training and practice exercises; and disaster relief efforts as part of the Auxiliary to the USAF. Alabama Wing also participates with other disaster relief and governmental organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security, DoD, FEMA and ALA EMA office of emergency services.
While the central focal point of our effort is training and preparation of aircrew for the Alabama Wing fleet, there are many roles available to non-flying members such as radio communications, logistics, planning, aerial photography, sUAS pilots, cyber security specialists, aerospace educators and cadet leadership trainers and mentors. Maxwell Composite Squadron is constantly training and preparing their members for the skills necessary to provide emergency services to the public in a time of need: Maxwell Composite Squadron meets each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on Maxwell AFB, Alabama.
We invite and welcome you to be our guest for an evening at one of our weekly squadron meetings. When you arrive (we will meet you at the front Welcome Center and escort you on base), where you'll get a chance to meet some of our members who can share with you the organization and provide you with information and answer any questions you might have. Qualifications: · Strong organizational skills, people, and communication skills. · Aged 18 or older for Senior (adult) members.
Willingness to become a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Ability to pass a background check.
Enthusiasm for community service.
Veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to join.
111 South Kuter Street, Building 711, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, US
Mission Statement
CAP supports America’s communities through emergency response, flying and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space and cyber power.
Description
Civil Air Patrol is congressionally chartered and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. CAP performs services for the federal government as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. CAP is made up of eight geographic regions consisting of 52 wings (the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia). It is a strategic partner of the Air Force, serving as a member of its Total Force. CAP has three primary missions - Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education. Civil Air Patrol -Saves an average of 80 lives per year -Operates one of the largest fleet of single-engine piston aircraft in the world, with 560 planes currently in the fleet -Consists of 1,437 squadrons and approximately 56,000 volunteer youth and adult members nationwide -Flew over 104,500 hours in 2016 -Contributed nearly $167 million in man-hours in past year, serving the disaster relief and emergency service needs of communities, states and the nation.
Community
Disaster Relief
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Maxwell Air Force BaseBuilding 7116th StreetMontgomery, AL36112
(32.37748,-86.36302)
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2021
SKILLS
Operations
Aviation
STEM
Supply Chain Logistics
Public Relations
Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Orientation or Training
Varies. Squadron meetings are held weekly for 2 hours. Depending on your position, interest and availability it can be 10-20 hours a month.
Cadets 12-18
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
