Aviation Career Exploring
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| Owner | Learning for Life | ||
| Country | United States | ||
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Aviation Career Exploring, whose participants are called "Explorers," is one of the career-oriented programs offered by Learning for Life, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America.
Activities[]
Members attend meetings twice a month.[1] Activities during meetings may include:[2]
- taking orientation flights in military transports, helicopters, gliders, or single-engine general aviation aircraft
- taking trips to Air Force bases, aviation museums, air shows, or FAA facilities.
- learning to pre-flight an aircraft
- taking pilot training ground school classes
Activities may be geared towards providing information for many common aviation careers, including:[3]
- Pilots
- Aircraft mechanics
- Aerospace engineers
- Airport management and operations
- Unmanned aerial vehicle operators
- Avionics technicians
- Air traffic controllers
- Flight attendants
Membership[]
The program is open to youth aged 14-20.[4]
See also[]
- Civil Air Patrol
- Fire Service Exploring
- Health Career Exploring
- Law Enforcement Exploring
References[]
- ^ Goss, Heather (10 November 2016). "Aviation Career Exploring". Air and Space Magazine. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Aviation Explorer Post Program Guide" (PDF). Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council’s Exploring Program. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Aviation Career Exploring". Learning for Life. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "8 Things to know about Aviation Exploring" (PDF). Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
External links[]
Categories:
- Air Cadet organisations
- Boy Scouts of America