Cadet Staff Applications Due

Cadets, 

We are looking for cadets to fill the following positions for Lake Hood Squadron for the 11/28/23-5/28/24 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.

Openings for Cadets:

• 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)
• 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 (1 position) (managerial and oversight to mentor the flight sergeant and element leaders. May be called on to teach almost any cadet-related topic. Set goals and develop training plans for the flight, informally counsel cadets and formally evaluate their leadership skills. Works with the cadet commander and other officers to grow the squadron's capabilities)
• Flight Sergeant (1 positions) (direct, hands-on leader who helps the flight commander motivate and train the cadets in a flight the basics of cadet life: drill, wear of the uniform, customs and courtesies, and physical fitness. Responsible for taking charge of the flight in the flight commander’s absence)
• Deputy Commander for Support (oversees all the below staff & activities and helps them coordinate their respective meetings in their absence)
• 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)
• Leadership/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.
• CAC (Cadet Advisory Council) representative & alternate representative
• Cadet Competition Team Captain (please see CC Team Captain-specific  Letter of Intent requirements)

• 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)
• Emergency Services Cadet Officer or NCO-in-charge (responsible for ES activities, and coordinating with the Cadet Safety Officer or NCOIC to provide the squadron monthly safety brief) 
• 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) 
• 1 Flight Commander
• 1 Flight Sergeant 

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 (samples included under the Resources tab here: https://lakehood.cap.gov/resources ) NLT Friday 10 Nov 2023 at 1900 to the 2024 Spring Term Cadet Commander and the SM Leadership 

For Lake Hood Squadron cadets, email resumes and LOIs to C/...   ......@akwg.cap.gov), karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov, and jeremy.engeberg@akwg.cap.gov

When you submit your resume and LOIs, please also sign up for an interview time on this Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AXKB2IBgabli4jZ8N3TDh-ROQUF9nM_2eU5EMwFSRv4/edit?usp=sharing

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,

C/Lt....

Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol