Alabama Squadrons are meeting in person and others are conducting some virtual meetings. Contract us to see how you can help!
Recently Alabama Wing has been flying Covid-19 missions continuing to serve our community during the pandemic. Do you have a desire to volunteer and serve your community a few evenings per month?
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. We also have opportunities to work with our Cadet Leadership Program, Aerospace Education, sUAS (drones), Aerial Photography, Pilot, Scanner, Observer, Logistics, Planning, Public Affairs, and Communications/Radio Operator. We have MANY opportunities to chose from.
CAP offers ordinary citizens stimulating training opportunities few experience outside the military. The Tuscaloosa Composite Squadron meets each Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
We invite and welcome you to be our guest for an evening at one of our weekly squadron meetings either in person or virtually. 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 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
Emergency & Safety
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
7601 R. Cardinal AirFirst Floor Terminal BuildingTuscaloosa, AL35401
(33.221,-87.60966)
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2021
SKILLS
Supply Chain Logistics
Aviation
Search & Rescue
Public Relations
Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21
Once the C.A.P. system is learned and training is completed, this position should take no more than 15-20 hours a month.
Knowledge of tracking inventory and overseeing readiness across the state of Alabama.
