YOUNG AVIATORS PROGRAM

CADET 3rd CLASS

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide interested students with an insight into job opportunities that exist in the aviation industry, including tower control, field and facility maintenance, airplane maintenance, commercial pilot, and airport support services. These students will have a basic understanding of airport operations, standard light plane maintenance practices and procedures, and hands-on flying experience. While the emphasis is on aviation opportunities, the experience and skills learned during this program will give the student skills and knowledge that may help direct his or her future.

A. Objectives
1.Provide practical and useful training
2.Provide positive environment and role models
3.Provide structured learning environment
4.Develope career goals
B. Curriculum
1.Use FAA textbooks and study materials
2.GENERAL section
Airport operations
Tower control
Facility maintenance
Classroom discussion and review
3.AVIATION MAINTENANCE
Tour of aviation maintenance facility
Introduction to airframe
Introduction to power plant
Classroom discussion and review
4.PILOT GROUND SCHOOL
Airplane controls
Instruments and gauges
Radios and navigation aids
Cross-country planning
5.PILOT FLIGHT SCHOOL
Preflight airplane
Cross-country flight
Flight debriefing
Graduation