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General Discussion => Membership => Topic started by: GaryVC on February 21, 2020, 06:35:29 PM

Title: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: GaryVC on February 21, 2020, 06:35:29 PM
This is from the Afterburner which is the newsletter sent to retired AF members. I wish it had said more about flying in CAP. We could use some additional instructor pilots.

Q:  Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol? A:  Yes. Retirees looking to use their aviation-related skills can consider joining the Civil Air Patrol. An official civilian auxiliary of the Department of the U.S. Force, the CAP has a wing with squadrons throughout every state.  As an adult/senior member of the CAP, retirees can serve as mentors, trainers and educators for CAP cadets.  Besides helping to shape future leaders, retirees can serve their community and state.  Members of CAP carry out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. Following natural disasters, CAP pilots are often the first aircraft on scene.  "I'm retired U.S. Air Force myself and just recently joined CAP, but wish I had done it many, many years ago while I was still on active duty," wrote retired Staff Sgt. Corey T. "Tex" Goodwin of Steens, Mississippi.  CAP members also provide communities with diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promote air, space and cyber power.According to its website, CAP has saved nearly 30 lives so far in fiscal 2020, as credited by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.For more information, visit the CAP websiteor call 877-227-9142
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: etodd on February 21, 2020, 10:30:18 PM
Retired or not, I wonder what the percentage of CAP pilots are over age 60?
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: jeders on February 22, 2020, 12:26:41 AM
I don't know, but I'm sure it's not insignificant.
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: PHall on February 22, 2020, 01:16:19 AM
Most people retire from the military way before their 60th birthday. It's possible for enlisted to retire as early as 37 years old.
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: MacGruff on February 22, 2020, 09:02:08 PM
I was just contacted by a Navy "retiree". Twenty One years in the Navy. Flew C-130s for them. Has a Private Pilot's license and wants to fly for CAP. He is in his early forties.
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: Cap777 on February 26, 2020, 03:14:15 PM
How do you determined rank for retirees? E.G. non prior service professionals - IT professionals,etc.
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: Eclipse on February 26, 2020, 05:42:50 PM
Quote from: Cap777 on February 26, 2020, 03:14:15 PMHow do you determined rank for these retirees? E.G. non prior service professionals - IT professionals,etc.

The context of this, and the publication, was prior-service retirees.
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: MSG Mac on February 26, 2020, 06:08:23 PM
CAPR 35-5
Title: Re: Is there a role for retirees with the Civil Air Patrol?
Post by: Cap777 on February 26, 2020, 09:15:40 PM
Thank you!
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