Aerospace Education Officer for Cadets

This is role is a “Primary” staff position and the selected candidate will direct the aerospace education program for Cadets. The position reports to the Deputy Commander for Cadets
Responsibilities:
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Implement aerospace education policy and advise the deputy commander for cadets on status of AE programs under his/her command.
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Implement the aerospace education portion of the cadet program.
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Actively work toward advancing in the Aerospace Education Specialty Track.
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Establish and review budget requirements.
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Monitor aerospace education requirements from higher headquarters to ensure compliance.
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Develop an AE Plan of Action with other AEO staff.
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Plan AE Activities to accomplish the objectives of the AE Plan of Action
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Regularly update the commander on the progress of the AE Plan of Action.
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Complete the end-of-year AE Activity Report with feedback from other AEO staff.
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Solicit the submission of AE Awards from subordinate units including: Brewer Awards, Mission Awards, AEO of the Year Award, and AE Teacher of the Year Award.
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Participate in a committee to select winners for AE awards including: Brewer Awards, Mission Awards, AEO of the Year Award, AE Teacher of the Year Award.
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Encourage unit participation in the voluntary Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Program
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Encourage unit participation in the Air Force Association/Civil Air Patrol grant program
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Encourage unit participation in AE Outside Activities such as CyberPatriots or StellarXplorers
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Encourage unit participation in Orientation Rides