Emergency Services
Civil Air Patrol Pilot
Becoming a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) pilot can be rewarding and fulfilling, as a CAP pilot you are given the opportunity to fly aircrafts that are part of the world’s largest fleet of Cessna aircraft. As the auxiliary of the US Air Force, the Air Force provides funds for CAP to procure aircraft to replace our aircraft as they age, and funds to perform maintenance. The Air Force expects all CAP members to respect the aircraft that we have been provide and treat them as your own. CAP’s fleet of aircraft primarily consists of C-172, C-182, C-206, and GA-8.
As a pilot, you’ll come into the organization as a VFR pilot but depending on experience you can quickly move from VFR pilot to Transportation Pilot to Mission Pilot. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with, and fly cadets as an Orientation Pilot if you enjoy teaching young people about aviation.
Although getting checked out in a CAP aircraft can seem difficult at times, it really isn’t that difficult when you look at what you can do for yourself, your community, and the nation. To help you through, the unit should provide a mentor to help you through the process. If you ever have questions don’t hesitate to ask your unit leadership, they’re in the position of leadership because they value CAP’s missions and all its members.
Below is a listing of the primary pilot qualifications
- VFR Pilot
- Transportation Mission Pilot
- Orientation Pilot
- Glider Pilot
- Mission Pilot
In addition to the list above you could also become a check pilot or check pilot examiner.
The National Operations Center (NOC) operates 24/7 coordinating assistance to Civil Authorities, including airborne imagery and communications support for counterdrug, homeland security, and disaster operations; and Support to Military Commanders, including low level surveys and range support
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the United States Air Force Auxiliary as Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA). CAP also provides assistance to State and Local authorities. Civil Air Patrol conducts a variety of operational air missions primarily in the areas of Emergency Services Search and Rescue (SAR), Disaster Relief (DR), Counterdrug (CN), and Homeland Security (HLS). In order to conduct these missions, there are many programs and personnel that are involved in Operations, such as staffing an Incident Command Post that conforms to FEMA’s ICS concept.
Standardization and Evaluation
Provides safe, effective, and efficient, standardized guidance to those who fly in the Civil Air Patrol.
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The Civil Air Patrol operates a network of VHF and UHF radios across the nation to provide communications for regular operations and prepare for critical needs during emergencies when consumer/commercial communication channels may not be available.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
The CAP Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Resiliency Program is designed to provide three primary functions:
- Provide all CAP members in crisis, a mechanism for them to receive crisis interventions from a team of current and competent CISM and Resiliency Team peer supporters;
- Provide the opportunity for suicide awareness training for all CAP members; and
- Provide resiliency education and coping skills that CISM members can use to proactively educate all CAP members to create healthy and high-functioning members.
National Emergency Services Academy
NESA conducts training courses for all aspects in Emergency Services.
