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Aviation and Aeronautics Business Academy

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This page lists Civil Air Patrol's upcoming Cadet Special Activities (CSAs). It includes national activities and those wing and region activities approved to receive the CSA ribbon. These activities are designed to explore civilian and military aerospace careers, provide flight training, develop leadership, and enhance emergency services skills.

NCSA Registration Status Updates

EServices Registration & Payment System is closed for ummer activity priority placement.    However, cadets and senior members may still apply for summer activities.  Applications submitted after 15 Jan are marked "late" and considered after all "on-time" applicants. Use the "Apply Online" link to access the application site on eServices.

About the Activity Eligibility Requirements How To Apply Financial Support Graduations Requirements Travel

About the Activity:

The main emphasis of the CAP Aviation & Aeronautics Business Academy is to give cadets an opportunity to interact with and study leaders in the aviation and aeronautics industries. Cadets will learn about aviation and aeronautics career opportunities while they interact with corporate and academic aspects of these industries.

The mission of the Academy is to provide cadets with an introduction to practical and real-world aviation and aeronautics business concepts.  They will learn about current research and engineering, as well as emerging scientific developments.  The Academy will provide opportunities to collaborate with aviation and aeronautics businesses.

In its third year at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology in New York!  The relationship between CAP and Vaughn College is an emerging and groundbreaking aviation and aeronautics career pathway partnership. Sharing staff and resources enhances the experience and creates valuable opportunities for both organizations.

 

Contact for Activity: hilda.pereyo@pcr.cap.gov

Eligibility Requirements:

Note: Cadets enrolled in Cadet Wings are not eligible for national activities until they complete the program or are disenrolled.

Participants:

Age 16 by activity start date

Must have encampment credit when you apply

Staff:

Cadets: Previous cadet staff experience or graduate from previous Aeronautics & Aviation Business Academy

Senior Members: Prefer previous experience in a squadron or wing administration, PAO, finance, cadet programs or transportation staff position

How to Apply

Apply in Registration Zone here.

Any required documents for your application are listed below and should be uploaded to the Registration Zone application for this activity.

All staff must apply via Registration Zone in eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. For staff applicants, you will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have not been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December onward.  To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January.  In addition, accomplish the following: 

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

In addition to applying in eServices, please send letter stating why you want to attend ABA as senior staff member to the activity director at hilda.pereyo@pcr.cap.gov


Important Information:

Use the link in Registration Zone to apply for this activity.

Financial Support:

Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships.  Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 15 January. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.  

Graduation Requirements 

  • Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior

  • Activity Director determines course objectives met

Travel

  • Activity Staff will provide transportation between LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and the activity location.

  • Required Staff Training on TBD at Vaughn College.

 

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