Airborne Photographer / Aircrew Trainees - Civil Air Patrol (NH014)
ORGANIZATION: CIVIL AIR PATROL - NEW HAMPSHIRE
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The Lebanon Squadron of New Hampshire WingCivil Air Patrol is looking for people interested in becoming Airborne Photographers or Aerial Observers to serve their community as a member of the all-volunteer Auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
Airborne Photographers & Aerial Observers train as members of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) flight crews that are tasked with aerial photography, airborne search, or disaster assessment missions. Photographers and aircrew members act additional eyes in the sky, conducting visual searches and other duties as assigned. This aircrew specialty requires in-depth training in CAP operations and a volunteer commitment of regular training meetings and occasional weekend training exercises, which can take up to a year to accomplish.
If you’re up for the task, CAP offers ordinary citizens stimulating training opportunities that few people experience outside the military. The "UnitName» is training and preparing its members in the skills necessary to meet our mission of providing important services to our communities in a time of need.
The Lebanon Squadron meets each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lebanon Airport Terminal (5 Airpark Rd, West Lebanon). Visit our unit website at http://www.lebanoncap.org/.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills;
- An interest in photography or aviation;
- Age 21 or older;
- Able to pass a background check.
We invite you to visit a weekly squadron meeting. You'll get a chance to meet some of our members who will discuss the organization, provide you with information and answer any questions you might have about the Civil Air Patrol. For more information about Civil Air Patrol & its missions in New Hampshire, visit http://nhwg.cap.gov
Veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to join.
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About CIVIL AIR PATROL - NEW HAMPSHIRE
Location:
51 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301, US
Mission Statement
The Civil Air Patrol performs missions for America, trains youth in aviation, leadership and character, and promotes aerospace and science education through resources for educators and programs for its members.
Description
CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. Originally formed in 1941, today it performs three Congressionally-assigned key missions:
Emergency Services, which includes search and rescue (by air and ground), disaster relief operations, communications, and homeland security missions along with operating the largest fleet of single-engine aircraft in the world;
Aerospace Education provides aviation related materials and activities for CAP members, educators, K-12 students and the general public in such areas as space, rocketry, aviation engineering and Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) subjects; and
Cadet Programs, directed at aviation-minded teenagers with a framework where they can learn about leadership and aerospace and promote physical fitness and community service.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Disaster Relief,
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
5 Airpark RoadWest Lebanon, NH 03784
(43.62493 ,-72.30847 )
DATE POSTED
February 16, 2025
SKILLS
- Search & Rescue
- Disaster Response
- Aviation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Meetings are once a week, training & exercises are also conducted on weekends on a statewide basis.
- Visit the unit to find out more about the requirements for membership.