Aviation and Aeronautics Business Academy

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 second year at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology, the Academy has moved from Oregon to La Guardia Airport, New York City!  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

Website for Activity: https://www.facebook.com/20

Participants:

Age 15 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

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 to include uploading the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application.  All staff 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 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.  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: 

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

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: Av Aero    

• Cadet Participant Course #: 223

• Staff Participant Course #: 224

• Activity Full Name: Aviation & Aeronautics Academy

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.  

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

• Activity Director determines course objectives met

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

• Required Staff Training on August 2, 2023 at Vaughn College.