Aviation Career Exploring

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.

Aviation Career Exploring
OwnerLearning for Life
CountryUnited States
Website
Aviation Career Exploring


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]

Membership

The program is open to youth aged 14-20.[4]

See also

References
  1. Goss, Heather (10 November 2016). "Aviation Career Exploring". Air and Space Magazine. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. "Aviation Explorer Post Program Guide" (PDF). Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council’s Exploring Program. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  3. "Aviation Career Exploring". Learning for Life. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  4. "8 Things to know about Aviation Exploring" (PDF). Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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