Detailed Information OBAP ORLANDO ACE ACADEMY About OBAP ACE Academy

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1 Detailed Information OBAP ORLANDO ACE ACADEMY About OBAP ACE Academy The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Summer ACE Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE). The purpose of Aviation Career Education (ACE) is to offer first level exposure to the aviation industry by providing aviation career exploration for middle and high school students. Academy participants learn about aviation history, theory of flight, and other aviation related subjects. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to aviation facilities, museums and participate in other hands on activities designed to give students a total aviation experience. Overview The Orlando ACE program is designed to expose youths to the wide variety of career opportunities in aviation. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to receive hands on experience of learning the history of aviation, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, and the many careers available in the aviation industry. Students will meet Aviation Professionals and participate in field trips to a variety of aviation facilities and educational institutions.

2 Activities As a member of an ACE Academy you will: Take The JetBlue Experience A trip to Washington D.C to visit the The National Air and Space Museum. Receive basic aviation education Take field trips to different aviation related facilities Be introduced to aviation history Fly a full-motion flight simulator Learn the qualities of leadership Associate and work with other youth Meet professionals from the aviation community Visit Embry Riddle University Admission Requirements Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old (High Schooler s) who have an interest in learning about aviation. Applicants are competitively ranked based on age, cumulative GPA, and essay.

3 Students must be physically capable of participating in all activities. High standards of behavior and self-discipline are expected and students must abide by all academy regulations. Parents or guardians must attend an orientation before programs begin. Application Process There is a $50.00 non-refundable application-processing fee for ALL APPLICANTS to cover administrative costs. Additional fees are specific to the academy and are noted. Applications deadline is June 30, The requirements are: 1. Submit a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. Payable online during the open application window. If you require sending payment by Check or Money Order, you must contact the national office at Make all check/money orders payable to: OBAP - ACE Academy 2.Submit a completed online ACE Academy application. Once completed be sure to PRINT and bring to the first day or orientation of the academy. 3.Complete the online essay. a. Write and submit an essay of no less than 250 words expressing your interest in aviation. You may include your hobbies, civic involvement, and extra-curricular activities

4 b. We recommend you give some thought to your essay as it s, reviewed by your director. c. You may also consider typing it in MS Word or another text editor and cut and paste the content into the essay text block. Note you are only allowed a certain amount of space. 4.Submit a copy of your most recent official school transcript or report card indicating your cumulative GPA Incomplete packages will not be considered for admission and all documents will be discarded. Academy Cost: Vary. However, there is an application-processing fee: $50.00 for all students (unless approved by the national office) Students will need money only if they intend to purchase personal items and are responsible for keeping their own funds. Dates, Times and Locations Dates: Time: Location: July 9-14, 2018: 8:00am 5:00 pm (The schedule may vary from day to day, please be flexible) Oak Ridge High School: 700 W Oakridge Road. Orlando, FL 32809

5 Tentative Schedule Subject to Change Monday July 9, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY (20 Min) MEETING FOR ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. (During this meeting you will meet the academy staff and be given a full account of the proposed schedule, sign required paper work and told the expectations of the students.) Location: All days will start at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando with the exception of Saturday where we will meet at Jetblue Departures, at Orlando International Airport. (Please be flexible as schedules are tentative and subject to change.) Day One plan of the day Monday, July 9, : Welcome/Staff Introduction and history of OBAP ACE Academy : Aviation Disciplines, Class Rules and Organization Power Point Show : Enroute to the Federal Air Marshall Training facility at Orlando Airport. (Via bus transportation) : Tour FAM facility : Lunch (WILL BE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND FAMS) : Enroute to United Airlines Maintenance Facility (Via bus) : Tour UAL Maintenance facility

6 : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Two plan for the day Tuesday, July 10, : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders : Enroute to JetBlue University. (Via bus transportation) : Tour JetBlue University : Lunch JetBlue University : Tour JetBlue University : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Three plan of the day Wednesday, July 11, : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders : Classroom briefing : Enroute to Orlando International Airport Tower : Tour FAA Tower

7 : Lunch at OIA Tower : Tour OIA TRACON : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day four plan of the day Thursday, July 12, : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders : Enroute to Embry-Riddle University. (Via bus transportation) : Tour Embry-Riddle University : Lunch : Tour Embry-Riddle University : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Five plan of the day Friday, July 13, 2018 (NOTE* Oakridge HS closes on Fridays due to the summer schedule, However we will meet in the parking lot at 0800) : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders

8 : Enroute to Orlando Fire and Rescue Station at Orlando Airport. (Via bus transportation) : Tour OIA Fire and Rescue facility : Lunch (WILL BE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND FIRE FIGHTERS) : Enroute to UPS sort facility (Via bus) : Tour UPS : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Six plan of the day Saturday, July 14, 2018 The Jetblue Experience: Students will fly to Washington DC to visit the National Air and Space Museum. ** THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED AND NO BUS WILL BE AVAILABLE THEREFORE, ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO MAKE THEIR OWN WAY TO JETBLUE TERMINAL AT ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT** EARLY MORNING, SO DON T BE LATE! 0500: Meet at Jetblue Terminal, OIA. 0630: Flight to Washington DC 0900: Bus to Washington National Air and Space Museum : Tour Museum, IMAX Movie, Lunch and complete tour 1600: Enroute to Airport

9 1700: Arrive at Airport 1850: Flight back to Orlando International Airport 2117: Arrival at OIA : Parents pick up of students. PARENTS PLEASE DON T BE LATE TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT S, IT WILL HAVE BEEN A VERY LONG DAY FOR ALL. Photo Gallery

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