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Aircraft Manufacturing 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:

Ever wonder how aircraft are built? Or how major manufacturers and airlines handle normal and unexpected maintenance problems? Does a week at Textron Aviation doing hands-on work seem a good fit for you? Come to AMMA and try your hand at elements of design and aircraft production. If you are interested in a career in the general aviation industry or are an aspiring pilot or airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic who wants to know how your aircraft is built, this activity is a must for you! A week at Textron will open your eyes to the myriad of careers available in the aviation industry. And they offer amazing internships, some of which are exclusively for CAP cadets!

 

Contact for Activity: brad.hawthorne@kswg.cap.gov

Webstite for Activity: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CAP.NCSA.AMMA/

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
Completed encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application

Staff:

Cadets:

Must have attended an NCSA in the past. Preference given to past AMMA attendees, but not required.

 

Senior Members: 

Must have a CAP Driver's License and preference given to those who can bring an 11-passenger van.

How to Apply

Use the "Apply Online" link here or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. Applicants will need to complete the application and upload the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application. All staff also must apply via 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 you have been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December to the date the activity starts. To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January. Applications submitted after 15 January are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications. In addition, accomplish the following: 

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

No additional application instructions


Important Information:

Use the following course numbers to verify you are selecting the correct activity in the eServices "Preferences" tab of your application.  Activities appear alphabetically, but will have the course number next to them in the tab. You can download a sortable spreadsheet on the ncsas.com homepage for a complete listing of activity course numbers. If you can't see the course number on your device, try changing the zoom on the page.

  • eServices Short Name: Aircraft Mx & Manufacturing 

  • Cadet Participant Course #: 217

  • Staff Participant Course #: 218

  • Activity Full Name: Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Academy

 

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 31 December. 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 

  • Complete 80% of the activity 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita Airport (ICT) and the activity location.

  • Required Staff Training: TBD Virtually prior to event start

 

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