SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC, NV-20061
FLIGHT ACADEMY SELECTS
2018 - Cadet Christopher Steingrebe
(Univ of North Dakota)
2020 - Cadet Grant Bachmura
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FLIGHT ACADEMY
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The Air Force is funding scholarships for AFJROTC cadets to attend private pilot training at public/private universities during the summer of 2022. Selected cadets will be identified through a competitive boarding process. The scholarship will pay for round-trip airfare, room and board, collegiate academics, and flight hours required to potentially earn a Private Pilot’s Certificate (PPC) through an in-residence collegiate program that is approximately eight (8) weeks in length.
Each university hosting students is an independent organization and provides its own management and oversight for students and programs. Cadets will be engaged in an intensive academic, flying training program and may have classes or flying training during weekend hours. Completion of the PPC is singularly dependent on each student’s academic and flying ability and the university’s determination and judgment to recommend a student.
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Updates for 2022: The minimum Physical Fitness Test (PFT) score has
increased from 40 to 50, to enhance cadet’s potential opportunity to
compete for other Air Force scholarship programs.
WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants must be current sophomore, junior, or senior
AFJROTC cadets (active or reserve status) who understand they are
volunteering for a scholarship to a public/ private university. There is no
military service commitment or obligation, nor does program completion
justify acceptance to military service, ROTC scholarship, or military academy
appointment. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by 1 July 2022, obtain
a minimum fitness assessment score of 50, and have a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) to be nominated. Students must maintain
GPA requirements to ensure admission to university partners. Lastly,
applicants must have a “strong” interest in aviation and a “never-quit” attitude.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Cadets/instructors must complete an application via WINGS and have parental/legal guardian signed approval. Cadets must complete an online AQT comprised of five (5) sub-tests, which includes the following: 1) math, 2) table reading, 3) aviation information, 4) instrument comprehension, and 5) weight perception. AQT instructions will be provided prior to the testing window. Additionally, cadets must have a current PFT score, and endorsements from the SASI and principal or counselor. In order to ensure a complete application, please follow the detailed application instructions and upload all supporting documents in WINGS. Email any application questions to HQ-FlightTrainingPgm@afjrotc.com or WINGS related questions to the Help Desk. *Any late/missing documentation will render the application void and will not meet the board.
SELECTION BOARD: The selection process will be a quantitative board based on application answers and official endorsements. An applicant’s score will be comprised of five (5) parts: the AQT, endorsements, physical fitness, extracurricular and aviation experiences. These five parts will be weighted to comprise an overall score based on a 100-point scale. Weighting is as follows: AQT = 45%, endorsements are weighted at 25%, and 10% each for all others. SASIs/ASIs must verify all information to ensure cadets are preparing accurate packages. Failure to do so could negatively impact your cadet(s). Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be selected based on program needs and university requirements.
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CRITICAL DATES:
1) 30 Aug 2021 – 28 Oct 2021: Flight Academy application window
2) 1 – 21 Oct 2021: Aviation Qualification Test (AQT)
3) 15 - 19 Nov 2021: Selection board meets
4) 3 Dec 2021: Notify Select and Alternate cadets
5) 3 - 17 Dec 2021: Cadet university preference(s) due in WINGS
6) 3 Dec 2021 - 15 Feb 2022: Complete FAA Class I Flight Physical
7) 3 Dec 2021 - 15 Feb 2022: Complete TSA Clearance (If Required)
8) 3 Dec 2021 - 15 Feb 2022: Complete FAA Student PilotCertificate
9) 15 Feb 2022: FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certs due in WINGS
10) 16 Feb - 15 Mar 2022: Selects matched to universities
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CONTACT SMSGT PATRICK PORTERFIELD Email address: portep1@nv.ccsd.net.
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