Coordinate AE Training
Manage aerospace education instruction for cadets and senior members in accordance with CAP regulations and training requirements.
Aerospace/Cyber Education
Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education
Aerospace Education Officer Resources
Aerospace Education is one of Civil Air Patrol’s congressionally mandated missions and serves as a cornerstone of cadet programs, senior member development, STEM education, and community outreach.
The Aerospace Education Mission
Aerospace Education (AE) supports both internal CAP training and external outreach efforts that promote aviation, aerospace, STEM, and cyber education throughout communities nationwide.
Aerospace Education Officers (AEOs) serve as commanders’ primary advisors and coordinators for accomplishing the AE mission at every organizational level within Civil Air Patrol.
CAP’s Aerospace Education mission encourages and aids citizens of the United States in contributing their efforts, services, and resources toward developing aviation, maintaining air supremacy, and promoting aerospace and cyberspace education.
AEO Responsibilities
Role of the Aerospace Education Officer
Aerospace Education Officers coordinate AE training, educational programs, STEM activities, and aerospace outreach efforts within their units and communities.
Support Cadet Programs
Assist cadet programs through aerospace instruction, STEM activities, orientation flights, and AE curriculum integration.
Community Outreach
Work with schools, educators, museums, and youth organizations to promote aerospace and STEM education within the local community.
Coordinate with Leadership
Work closely with commanders, Deputy Commanders for Cadets, and Deputy Commanders for Seniors to accomplish the AE mission.
AE Regulations, Training & Guidance
CAP Publications Library
Aerospace Education Officers should regularly review CAP regulations, manuals, pamphlets, standards, and forms related to aerospace education and cadet programs.
Open Publications LibraryImportant publications include CAPR 50-1, CAPR 20-1, CAPR 30-1, CAPR 60-1, AE curriculum guides, and STEM program guidance.
NHQ Aerospace Education Resources
NHQ Aerospace Education
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AEO Resources
Open ResourcesAerospace Education Officers should regularly review eServices AE resources, Regional Plans of Action, and reporting requirements.
Cadet Programs Aerospace Education Element
Aerospace Education is one of the five required elements of the Cadet Program and includes STEM and cyber education components.
The curriculum follows a rotating two-year cycle using:
- Aerospace Dimensions for Phase I and II cadets
- Aerospace: Journey of Flight for Phase III and IV cadets
Senior cadets are encouraged to assist in AE instruction, leadership, and mentorship opportunities for junior cadets.
Cadet Programs AE Position Description
Aerospace Curriculum Guides
Aerospace Dimensions
Leader guides and curriculum resources for Phase I and II cadets.
Journey of Flight
Advanced AE curriculum for Phase III and IV cadets.
Cadet Orientation Flight Program
Cadet Flying Program
Cadet orientation flights introduce cadets to aviation and provide firsthand aerospace education experiences through CAP aircraft.
Learn About Orientation FlightsSTEM Kits & Cyber Programs
STEM Kits
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Cyber Program
Explore Cyber EducationSTEM Kit applications are suspended annually from June 1 through August 31 while NHQ updates and evaluates the program.
Units should complete at least one STEM Kit annually to support cadet program goals and Quality Cadet Unit Award eligibility.
STEM Kit Program ProcessSample Squadron Training Plans
CAP provides sample two-year squadron training plans integrating Aerospace Dimensions, Aerospace Excellence, STEM activities, and advanced rocketry programs.
Squadron Training Plans
Access example aerospace education schedules and long-range planning resources for cadet squadrons.
View Training PlansAerospace Education Leadership
Support the AE Mission
Aerospace Education Officers play a critical role in inspiring future aviators, engineers, scientists, and leaders through aviation and STEM education opportunities across Civil Air Patrol.
