Civil Air Patrol Parent Information Page
Civil Air Patrol Parent Information Page
Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow’s aerospace leaders. CAP’s three missions are:
- to develop its cadets
- educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space
- perform life-saving, humanitarian missions.
CAP provides its cadets:
Leadership Training: a thoughtful approach to problem solving & practical skills for leading in a diverse world.
Aerospace Education: familiarity with aerospace sciences and cyber, plus awareness of career options.
Fitness Education: lifelong habit of regular exercise and a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.
Character Education: a personal code of honor and the moral reasoning skills to make tough decisions.
Click here to learn more about what CAP has to offer your student:
The Civil Air Patrol also provides many scholarship opportunities for cadets. The “CadetInvest” program connects cadets, and their aspirations, with funding partners.
If you have any other questions about the program, please contact the following member of the Aviation Council:
Lt. Col. Michael Castania / 973.222.0758 / michael.castania@njwg.cap.gov
RESOURCES
Learn more about all the possibilities in aviation and aerospace, including universities and flight schools, aviation technician schools, scholarships, airline training programs, aviation organizations, and military service:
Aviation Universities
- Auburn University
- Arizona State University
- Atlantic Cape Community College
- Capitol Technology University
- Charleston Southern University
- Delaware State University
- Elizabeth City State University
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Hampton University
- Indiana State University
- Jacksonville University
- Kansas State University
- Kent State University
- Lewis University
- Liberty University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Marywood University
- Mercer County Community College
- Middle Georgia State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Minnesota State University
- Ohio State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Purdue University
- Saint Louis University/Parks College
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Southern Illinois University
- Texas Southern University
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- University of North Dakota
- Utah State University
- Western Michigan University
- Vaughn College
Flight Schools
- Air Fleet Training Systems
- American Airlines Cadet Academy
- American Flyers
- ATP Flight School
- Beyond Aviation Pilot Educators
- California Aeronautical University
- Century Air
- Cornerstone Aviation
- Delta Propel Flight Academy
- Infinity Flight Group
- Lift Academy
- Phoenix East Aviation
- Skyborne Academy
- Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
- United Aviate Academy
Aviation Technician Schools
Scholarship Information
- Aim High Flight Academy Scholarship
- Aircraft Electronics Association
- AOPA Scholarships
- Civil Air Patrol
- Experimental Aircraft Association
- FAA Aviation Scholarships List
- FAA Aviation Workforce Grants
- Female Aviators Sticking Together Scholarship
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Latino Pilot’s Association Scholarships
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
- Professional Asian Pilots Association Scholarships
- Scholarships.com / Aviation Scholarships
- Soaring Society of America
- The Ninety Nines
- Women in Aviation
Airline Career Programs
- Air Wisconsin Pilot Recruitment
- Alaska Airlines “Ascend” Program
- American Airlines Cadet Academy
- Commutair Pilot Recruitment
- Delta “Propel” Program
- Endeavor Air “STEP” Program
- Envoy Air Pilot Recruitment
- JetBlue Pilot “Gateways” Program
- Mesa Airlines Pilot Recruitment
- Piedmont Airlines Pilot Recruitment
- PSA Pilot Recruitment
- Republic Airlines Pilot Recruitment
- Sky West “Pilot Pathway” Program
- Southwest Airlines “Destination 225” Program
- United “Aviate” Program
Aviation Info Sites
- Academy of Model Aeronautics
- Aerospace Careers
- Aircraft Mechanics Association of America
- Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA)
- Airline Pilot’s Association/“Cleared to Dream”
- Airline Pilot Central
- Air Traffic Controller Application Page
- Aviation Influence
- Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
- Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
- Eagle Flight Squadron
- Embry Riddle University “Aviation 101”
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
- Experimental Aircraft Association “AeroEducate”
- FAA Aviation and Space Education Division
- Female Aviators Sticking Together
- High Aiming Women in Aviation
- Latino Pilot’s Association
- National Business Aviation Association Student Page
- NJ Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Facebook Page
- Ocean Air Support Squadron
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
- Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)
- Redtail Flight Academy
- Sisters of the Skies
- Soaring Society of America (SSA)
- STEM Flights
- Teen Aviation of New Jersey
- The Balance Careers / Aviation and Aerospace
- The Evolution of Air Travel
- The Ninety-Nines
- Women in Aviation (WAI)
Military
Teacher Resources
- Academy of Model Aeronautics Club Finder
- Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Experience: Launchpad to Learning
- Airline Pilot’s Association – Request a Pilot for Your Classroom
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- AOPA Flying Club Finder
- ASA Aviation High School Facilitator Guide
- ASA Aviation High School Student Notebook
- Build Your Own Aviation Website – Digital Moon Design
- Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Member
- Commemorative Air Force Education Page
- Commemorative Air Force Unit Finder
- EAA AeroEducate Page
- EAA Chapter Finder
- FAA STEM AVSED Program
- NASA STEM Website
- National Air and Space Museum Teacher Resources
- Oklahoma Aerospace Education Commission A to Z Aviation Resource Guide
- Pitsco STEM Programs
- Redbird High School Simulation Supplement
- Redbird Virtual STEM Lab
- Southwest Airlines – Adopt-A-Pilot
- Southwest Airlines Teacher Resources
- United States Air Force Museum STEM Resources
