Detailed Information. OBAP Houston ACE ACADEMY

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1 About OBAP ACE Academy Detailed Information OBAP Houston ACE ACADEMY The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Summer ACE Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) and the National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE). 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 Houston 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. Activities As a member of an ACE Academy you will: Take an orientation flight in a Cessna or Piper aircraft 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 Operate unmanned aerial systems and remote control vehicles Admission Requirements Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old who have an interest in learning about aviation. Applicants are competitively ranked based on age, cumulative GPA, and essay. Students must be physically capable of participating in all activities.

2 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 $20.00 non-refundable application-processing fee for ALL APPLICANTS to cover administrative costs. Additional fees are specific to the academy and are noted There is an application deadline May 27, The requirements are: 1. Submit a $20.00 non-refundable application fee. Payable online during the application process. a. If you require sending payment by 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 one page (only one page) expressing your interest in aviation. You may include your hobbies, civic involvement, and extra-curricular activities b. We recommend you give some thought to your essay as it is 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: $20.00 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: July 12 16, 2016 Time: See Schedule Below Location: Eckert International School ACE ACADEMY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2015 Director Xavier Samuels Asst. Dir. Kelvin Sherman Day 1 (Tuesday July12) Arrive Eckert Int. School 1430 Aldine Meadows Houston, TX 77032

3 Entrance Interview Video (Expectations for week) Brief code of conduct. Competition to win Distinguished Graduate Award Welcome to Training - Xavier Samuels - Introduction of Instructors General Knowledge Assessment I Brief Your Brand, Your Impression Social Media Brief Aviation History Review I Brief - Aviation History Review II Travel to Houston InterContinental Airport (Term E) Lunch by Harlon s BBQ Brief Transportation Security Administration Brief Houston Police Dept Brief Houston Airport System Tour Houston InterContinental Airport Travel to Eckert Intermediate School 1600 DAY ONE COMPLETE Review Day One, Awards, Prepare for Day Two 1630 GO HOMEACE ACADEMY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2014 Day 2 (Wednesday July 13) Arrive Eckert Int. School Student Change Seats Intro - National Airspace System (Kelvin Sherman)

4 Intro - Aviation Mathematics I (Kelvin Sherman) Brief - Military Careers Panel Brief - Medical Careers Panel Brief - Financial Careers Panel Intro - Aerospace Technology I Brief - Federal Agency Careers I Brief - Sales & Marketing Careers Lunch by Chelsea OPEN TIME Intro - Aviation Science I (Kelvin Sherman) Intro - Aviation Weather I (Kelvin Sherman) Brief - Engineering Careers Brief - Rules of Etiquette Brief - Dress for Success Review Day Two, Awards, Prepare for Business Dinner Travel to Houston Inter-Continental Airport (Marriott) Practical Dining Etiquette & Interview Skills Travel to Eckert Int. School 2000 DAY TWO COMPLETE ACE ACADEMY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2014 Day 3 (Thursday July 14)

5 Arrive at Aldine ISD School Student Change Seats Intro - Aviation Planning I (Kelvin Sherman) Intro - Aviation Planning II (Kelvin Sherman) Brief - Federal Agency Careers II Brief - Business Entrepreneur Panel Brief - College Prep Brief Legal Careers Panel Lab Introduction to Aviation Planning (Kelvin Sherman) Travel to Houston Inter-Continental Airport (United F/A Trng Ctr) Lunch by Chelsea Tour - UNITED In-Flight Training Dept Travel to United Maintenance Hangar Tour - UNITED Maintenance Dept Travel to Eckert Int. School 1600 DAY THREE COMPLETE Review Day Three, Awards, Prepare Day Four ACE ACADEMY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2014 Day 4 (Friday July 15) Arrive at Eckert Int. School Travel to Houston InterContinental Airport (IAH)

6 Tour - IAH Air Traffic Control Tower Travel to UNITED Pilot Training Center Lunch by Chelsea Tour - UNITED Pilot Training Center General Knowledge Assessment II (Kelvin Sherman) Exit Interview Video (Review Expectations) Brief - In-flight Crewmembers (Panel Discussion) Brief - Flight Deck Crewmembers (Panel Discussion) Review of General Knowledge Assessments Brief - Aviation Flight Prep (Kelvin Sherman) Travel to Eckert Int. School 1600 DAY FOUR COMPLETE Review Day Four Prepare for Day Five ACE ACADEMY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2016 Day 5 (Saturday July 11) Arrive at Eckert Int. School Travel to Ellington Field (Southwest Services FBO) Brief - Flight Safety Crewmember (Kelvin Sherman) Practical Flight Assessment (Kelvin Sherman) AWARDS & GRADUATION Navy Reserve Center Aerospace Ave. Houston, TX Review ACE Academy Prepare for Travel to Aldine ISD School & Clean Up

7 HOUSTON ACE ACADEMY 2016 COMPLETE!!!