Cadet Staff Applications Due

Cadets, 

We are looking for cadets to fill the following positions for the Squadron, beginning with the change of command on 17 January 2023 and ending 23 May 2023. These positions provide a fantastic opportunity to build strong leadership skills beneficial not only within CAP but throughout school and adult life.  All cadets of *any* rank are welcome to apply.  There is no minimum rank requirement to serve.  All cadets SSgt or higher are expected to take at least some duty position to help meet your leadership expectations for promotions.

• First Sergeant (in charge of drill & ceremonies, PT meetings the 3rd Tuesday of each month, the Promotion/Awards ceremony the 4th Tuesday of each month, and general care, good order, & discipline of squadron cadets)
• Safety Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (provide safety briefings & safety surveillance for every activity and monthly 15-min safety briefings the 1st Tuesday of each month)
• Deputy Commander for Operations (oversees flight commanders & flight sergeants, in charge of every meeting's schedule and communicating that schedule to all cadets, SMs, and parents in a timely manner)
• Flight Commander (2 positions)
• Flight Sergeant (2 positions)
• Deputy Commander for Support (oversees all the below staff & activities and helps them coordinate their respective meetings in their absence)
• Emergency Services Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (responsible for ES meetings the 1st Tuesday of each month & other ES activities)
• Aerospace Education Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (responsible for AE meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month. other AE activities, and ensuring a CAC report is given)
• Character Development Cadet Officer in Charge (responsible for cadet-lead portion of CD discussions, must have completed Facilitator Training in eServices)
• Public Affairs Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (take photos, write monthly newsletters, and otherwise publicize events for the unit)
• Admin Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (Under the direction of DCS, ensure all eservices, promotion, gocivilairpatrol.com, Google Drive & related information available to cadet leadership at each meeting)
• Supply/Logistics Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (responsible for helping cadets obtain uniform parts, insignia, and other accoutrements, and ensuring supplies available, tech setup & other logistics for all squadron activities)

• [Cadet Advisory Council representatives: Have already been chosen for the Oct 2022-Sep 2023 term. If you are interested in participating in a wing executive position, contact Capt Karen Padgett at karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov]

Further job descriptions are provided in the Cadet Staff Handbook CAPP 60-31 (https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Cadet_Staff_Handbook__Nov_16__Web_47474DD79B032.pdf)

If you are interested, please submit an up-to-date resume and LOI (templates included in this email) NLT Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022, at 2000 (8pm) to 627892@akwg.cap.gov, brian.porter@akwg.cap.gov, and karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov. Please also be available for a virtual interview Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022, starting at 1830 at (individual times TBD) on meet.google.com/aak-zpnn-ajn.

I encourage all interested cadets to apply for this fantastic opportunity. 

Very Respectfully,

C/2d Lt Benaiah Vanderlugt

Polaris-Lake Hood Joint Cadet Operations Commander

Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol