Detailed Information - OBAP VIRGIN ISLANDS ACE ACADEMY
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Detailed Information – OBAP VIRGIN ISLANDS 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 Virgin Island ACE program is designed to expose youths to the wide variety of career opportunities in
aviation and aerospace. 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 and fly the airplane under instruction of a
Certified Flight Instructor
➢ Receive basic aviation education
➢ Take field trips to different aviation related facilities
➢ Be introduced to aviation history
➢ Flight simulator
➢ Learn the qualities of leadership
➢ Associate and work with other youth
➢ Meet professionals from the aviation community
➢ Explore pathways towards becoming a professional Aerospace Engineer
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.
Note: the minimum age requirements may vary (age 13); contact your academy director via email)
• 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
1. Submit a completed online ACE Academy application by June 10, 2018. Once completed be sure
to PRINT and bring to the first day or orientation of the academy.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Students will need money only if they intend to purchase personal items and are responsible for keeping
their own funds.
Date, Times and Location
Dates: Sunday, July 8th - Friday, July 13th, 2018
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Classroom Facility TBD
Contact
Granville Theo Smith, Director
gsmith@obap.org
340-642-1082
We look forward to inspire young minds to pursue professional careers in
Aviation and Aerospace!
Links
2018 Virgin Islands ACE Academy Registration - http://www.obap.org/obap-virgin-island-ace-academy
2018 Virgin Islands Ace Academy Low Res Flyer (1.2 MB) -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fPcWphCUhigcMifSzc2Tq3U2FSpRn_8_/view?usp=sharing
2018 Virgin Islands Ace Academy High Res Flyer (98 MB) -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-HNgV1JNH-Q4XzRxEUj9yTVIf6CwF3i/view?usp=sharing
2016 Virgin Islands Ace Academy Video - https://youtu.be/e_cugjGWhiY
2016 Virgin Islands Ace Academy News Coverage - https://youtu.be/KEaWxt-dODU?t=5m37s
A Peek for Last Year’s 2017 ACE Academy
2017 VIRGIN ISLANDS OBAP ACE ACADEMY Sunday, June 25, 2017 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 4:30 PM 30m Sponsors Reception/Parents Orientation OBAP CTEC High School 5:00 PM 1h Orientation OBAP CTEC High School 6:00 PM 45m Discussion OBAP CTEC High School 6:45 PM Dismissed Monday, June 26, 2017 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 8:30 AM 30m Introduction/Expectations OBAP Academy Instructors CTEC High School 9:00 AM 30m Icebreaker/Team Exercise CTEC High School 9:30 AM 10m Break CTEC High School 9:40 AM 1h 5m Career Education History of Aviation, OBAP, and TAI Theo Smith / Kieth Pierson CTEC High School 10:40 AM 5m Break CTEC High School 10:45 AM 1h Career Education Careers In Aviation "I haven't thought About That" Randall Rochon CTEC High School 11:45 AM 1h Lunch CTEC High School 12:45 PM 1h STEM Aerodynamics Theo Smith CTEC High School 1:45 PM 1h Career Education I Think I Would Like to Purse a Career as an Airline Pilot Randall Rochon CTEC High School 2:45 PM 15m Break CTEC High School 3:00 PM 1h Career Education Money and Comfortable Living Randall Rochon CTEC High School 4:00 PM Dismissed Tuesday, June 27, 2017 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 8:30 AM 1h STEM Weather Kieth Pierson CTEC High School 9:30 AM 1h 20m Career Education Military Outlook Jon Megahy CTEC High School 10:50 AM 10m Break CTEC High School 11:00 AM 1h Career Education I Think I Would Like to Purse a Career as an Air Traffic Controller STX ATCT CTEC High School 12:00 PM 1h Lunch CTEC High School 1:00 PM 1h 15m STEM Aviation Terminology and Pre-Flight De-Vaughn Smith CTEC High School 2:15 PM 10m Break CTEC High School 2:25 PM 1h 35m STEM Flight Planning and Navigation Theo Smith / Keith Pierson CTEC High School 4:00 PM Dismissed Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Group 1 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 7:00 AM 40m STEM Travel to Airport STX AIRPORT 7:40 AM 50m STEM Cape Air STX AIRPORT 8:30 AM 2h STEM Airport Management / CBP / TSA STX AIRPORT 10:30 AM 1h 15m STEM STX Air Traffic Control Tower STX ATCT STT ATC Tower 11:45 AM 1h 15m STEM Lunch/Coast Guard BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 1:00 PM 30m STEM SHOW TIME and Preflight BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 1:30 PM 2h 30m STEM Discovery Flights BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 4:00 PM Dismissed at ACE FLIGHT CENTER BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Group 2 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 8:30 AM 30m STEM SHOW TIME and Preflight BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 9:00 AM 2h 45m STEM Discovery Flights BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 11:45 AM 1h STEM Lunch/Coast Guard BOHLKE INT. AIRWAYS 12:45 PM 15m STEM Travel to STX Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) STX AIRPORT 1:00 PM 1h STEM STX Air Traffic Control Tower STX ATCT STX ATC Tower 2:00 PM 1h STEM Airport Management / CBP / TSA STX AIRPORT 3:00 PM 1h 30m STEM Cape Air / Jetblue STX AIRPORT 4:30 PM Dimissed Thursday, June 29, 2017 Time Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 8:30 AM 1h STEM CRM Monique Grayson CTEC High School 9:30 AM 1h 10m Career Education Corporate Culture and Values / Airline Management JetBlue Virgin Islands Operations CTEC High School 10:30 AM 10m Break CTEC High School 10:40 AM 1h 5m Career Education Professionalism / Resume’ Writing / Networking / Social Media Mike Hennemann / Theo Smith CTEC High School 11:45 AM 1h Lunch CTEC High School 12:45 PM 1h 15m STEM Group Project CTEC High School 2:00 PM 2h STEM Group Project CTEC High School 4:00 PM Dimissed Friday, June 30, 2017 TIME Duration Course TOPIC PRESENTER LOCATION 8:30 AM 30m Test CTEC High School 9:00 AM 45m Group Project / University of the Virgin Islands Recruiter CTEC High School 9:45 AM 15m Graduation Prep CTEC High School 10:00 AM 1h 30m Graduation CTEC High School 11:30 AM 30m Final Remarks CTEC High School 12:00 PM Commencemenet of 2016 Virgin Islands OBAP ACE Academy!
2017 Virgin Islands ACE Academy Instructors Granville Theo Smith Jr. Randall Rochon E190 First Officer B757/767 First Officer JetBlue Airways United Airlines Academy Director Academy coDirector gsmith@obap.org rrochon@obap.org 340-642-1082 DeVaughn Smith Keiundra Joiner E145 First Officer A320 First Officer United Express - Commute Air JetBlue Airways Academy Instructor Academy Instructor Jon Megahy Mike Hennemann B737 First Officer B757/767 Captain Delta Air Lines United Airlines Academy Instructor Academy Instructor Monique Grayson Keith Pierson B737 First Officer E145 First Officer Delta Air Lines Intel Corp. Academy Instructor Academy Instructor
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