Canadian Exchange-Advanced Aviation Course

The Advanced Aviation Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities. Activities include instructional techniques, aviation communication and meteorology. This activity is part of an exchange outside of International Air Cadet Exchange.

Contact for Activity: rshaw@cap.gov

Participants:

Cadets:

• 16 years old at start of activity

• Completed Encampment and recorded in eServices at time of application

• Hold, or be eligible to apply for a US Passport*

Escorts:

• At least 25 years old by 01 January 2024

• Have earned at least a senior rating in the Cadet Programs Specialty Track

• Hold, or be eligible to apply for a US Passport*

* NOTE:  All are required to provide proof of passport or passport application No Later Than 31 Jan 2024. Passports must be valid through 01 Feb 2025. It may be difficult to get your passport in time to meet the IACE deadline. If you are serious about applying, you might want to get your passport during your winter break. Passports are good for 10 years, if you are 17 or older.  See the Ambassador’s Guide for information on how to apply for a passport.  

Staff:

Cadets: N/A

Senior Members: N/A

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:

Cadets: 

Provide a resume and a letter of recommendation and upload into eServices application.

Escorts:

Provide a resume highlighting your overseas travel and experience managing cadets in overnight activities and upload into eServices application. 

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: Adv Aviation    

• Cadet Participant Course #: 450

• Staff Participant Course #: 452

• Activity Full Name: Advanced Aviation Course - Canadian Exchange

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 TBD and the activity location.

• Required Staff Training on TBD at TBD.