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Learn about the Lift, Take-Off, and Cadet Wings Programs aiming to guide cadets towards aviation careers. Discover how to apply for financial assistance and prerequisites for the Cadet Wings program. Contact mmesones@capnhq.gov for more info.
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2019 National Conference Cadets to Pilots: • Lift, Take-Off, and Cadet Wings Programs Mrs. Margarita Mesones Col Mike Cook
CadetInvest An umbrella term - formerly scholarships CEAP Curry Blues
Youth Aviation Initiative programsGocivilairpatrol.com/YouthAviationInitiative • Lift- Lifting cadets to explore aviation or Blue careers • Tuition, travel, and baggage fee covered • Take-Off Program - Making national flight academy affordable • Tuition, travel, and baggage fee covered • Cadet Wings - Flying to a Private Pilot Certification • All flight training & DPE practical “check ride” covered • CAP NHQ GOAL 62 PPC cadets per year
CadetInvest – Application Information • Application cycle opens 01 Oct thru 31 Dec 2019 • Formerly Scholarship Module now CadetInvest • Cadets can apply for more than one method of financial assistance at a time • Single application in eServices • Scored for objective • Reviewed by panel
Cadet Wings: Flight Path Track & Method • Flight Path Tracks • ASEL/powered • Glider • Balloon
Cadet Wings Ideal Candidate Ideal Applicant Prerequisites • Currency of Aircraft Ground Handling (within past 2 years) • Current Student Pilot Certificate • Current FAA Medical Certificate (class III as a minimum if applicable) • Current Solo Endorsement • Completion of Ground School/Instruction in preparation for FAA Airman Knowledge Test • FAA Airman Knowledge Test Report (containing passing score) • Exhibiting the potential for continued CAP service as a Cadet Leader
Cadet Wings Applicants • What makes a good candidate • Progressing as a cadet • Flight experience • Academics • Communication • E-mails, uploads, supplemental docs submissions • I got it, next steps (take away…) • Focus on Prerequisites • Apply on 01 October regardless of prerequisites completion
Questions mmesones@capnhq.gov cadetwings@capnhq.gov cadets@capnhq.gov