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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 18 2024



What: Aviation Career Day for Ventura County High School and Middle School Students

When: 9:00 to 1:00 on Friday, October 18, 2024

Where: Commemorative Air Force Museum - Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA

Why: An event for High School and Middle School students to learn about various aviation careers available in this growing industry.  Students will have the opportunity to speak to aviation and aerospace industry professionals, military professionals & recruiters, pilots, aviation schools, drone professionals, aerospace engineers, and more. Many different types of aircraft will be on display and there will also be hands on activities. 

 

Highlights:  Make Garbage Fly Contest with a twist: Students bring their glider made from recycled materials and compete for prizes.  See updated rules here:  www.facebook.com/vcaviationcareerday

Drone Cage with hands on flying 

Fly Overs with vintage WWII Aircraft.  Demonstrations of the VC Fire Airport Crash & Rescue Truck

More Hands On Exhibits and Fun Things to Do and See

Check out this video of a previous Career Day made by the CAF:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCDTJyr3pwQ&feature=youtu.be

 

Hosts: Ventura County 99s, Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing,  California Aeronautical University, EAA Chapter 723, CP Aviation, Ventura County Department of Airports, and Ventura County Career Education Center

 

RVSP: Schools may register using the link above.  Students will be able to sign up with their Career & College Counselors and/or STEM Teachers Fall 2024. Home schooled students may attend with a parent or guardian and can sign up individually

 

Interested in participating in Aviation Career Day as a exhibitor? Aviation/Aerospace Professionals, if you’d like to participate as an exhibitor or volunteer, Visit our Exhibitor Page  to complete the registration form  or email careerday@vc99s.org  

 

Don't forget to visit our Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/vcaviationcareerday

Questions? Email Us: careerday@vc99s.org

Tenative Schedulde,Friday October 18th:

9:00 Students arrive and begin to circulate
9:30 Welcome Announcement
10 am to 10:30 Students check in for Make Garbage Fly competition
10:30 Make Garbage Fly competition begins
Ongoing : Passports for Raffle Prizes
10:00 Fire Station 50 Crash Truck Water
10:15 CAF Aircraft Flyover
11:00 Pizza Man Dan’s Personal Pizza are available for $7, Sodas for $2
11:30 Trophies and Prizes awarded for Make Garbage Fly, Pictures Taken
11:45 Passport Raffle Drawings announced
12:15 Ask Students to complete evaluations – Candy for Prizes
12:30 Students start to leave, Exhibitors start to pack up
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