Cadet Staff Applications Due

Cadets, 

We are looking for Polaris & Lake Hood cadets to fill the following positions for the Squadron for the 5/23/23-8/22/23 term. These positions are a fantastic opportunity to build strong leadership skills beneficial not only within CAP but throughout school and adult life.  All cadets Staff Sergeant and above are urged to apply.  All cadets of any rank are eligible to serve.

• 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 7-10-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. Typically "The Hammer" to keep meetings on schedule)
• 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 & assistants (responsible for ES meetings the 1st Tuesday of each month & other ES activities)
• Aerospace Education Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge & assistants (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 & assistants (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)

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 Friday, 19 May 2023, 1900 to 645467@akwg.cap.gov, brian.porter@akwg.cap.gov, karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov). Please also be available for a virtual interview the following Monday starting at 1900 (individual times TBD) on meet.google.com/aak-zpnn-ajn.

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

Very Respectfully,

Squadron Cadet Commander

Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol