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Cadet Programs Officer - Tuscaloosa Composite Squadron
ORGANIZATION: Civil Air Patrol Alabama Wing
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4 people are interested
Do you have a desire to volunteer and work with youth ages 12-21 in your community a few times per month? Are you a Cadet alumni? Parent? Aviation professional? Educator? Retired military?
Like adult staff in other after school and youth-serving organizations, the Cadet Programs Officer is CAP's version of a youth development professional. More than mere chaperones, they are educators and role models, trusted adults who enable cadets to grow and succeed through CAP's carefully-designed Cadet Program.
Cadet Program Officers focus on instructing, supervising, and/or mentoring cadets. They are educators and role models, trusted adults who enable cadets to grow and succeed through CAP's carefully-designed Cadet Program.
The Tuscaloosa Composite Squadron meets each Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is in need of your help today.
We invite and welcome you to be our guest for an evening at one of our weekly squadron meetings in person. You'll also get a chance to meet some of our members who will discuss the organization and provide you with informational pamphlets and/or links to important information. Civil Air Patrol.
Qualifications: · Strong organizational skills, people, and communication skills. · Aged 18 or older for Senior (adult) members and 12 to 18 for Cadet 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 apply.
"CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES"
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About Civil Air Patrol Alabama Wing
Location:
111 South Kuter Street, Building 711, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, US
Mission Statement
Mission/Vision Statement Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures Core Values Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.
Description
Established in 1941, Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and as such is a member of its Total Force. In its auxiliary role, CAP operates a fleet of 555 single-engine aircraft and 2,250 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and performs about 90% of all search and rescue operations within the contiguous United States as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Often using innovative cellphone forensics and radar analysis software, CAP was credited by the AFRCC with saving 108 lives last year. CAP’s 56,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. As a nonprofit organization, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace education using national academic standards-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education resources. Members also serve as mentors to over 23,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs.
Visit www.CAP.News or www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7601 R. Cardinal AirFirst Floor Terminal BuildingTuscaloosa, AL 35401
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2022
SKILLS
- Aviation
- Search & Rescue
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Fitness Instruction
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once the C.A.P. system is learned and training is completed, this position should take no more than 15-20 hours a month, depending on level of involvement.
- Interview with squadron membership board. Cadet Protection Training. While CAP driver's license is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended.