Hosts: Ventura County Ninety-Nines, Ventura County Career Education Center, California Aeronautical University, SBBCollege, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 723, Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing, Channel Islands Aviation, CP Aviation, Ventura County Department of Airports and Scofield Catering.
What: Ventura County High School Aviation Career Day
When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016
Where: Commemorative Air Force Museum Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA
Why: An event for all high school students in Ventura County to learn about various aviation careers available in this growing industry. Students will have the opportunity to speak to aviation industry professionals, military professionals, pilots, and aviation schools. Visit with representatives from Parker Aerospace, NASA Armstrong, AeroVironment, Sun Air Jets, Air Traffic Controllers, UAV industry professionals, Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force, Channel Islands Air National Guard, US Navy, flight schools such as CP Aviation, Channel Islands Aviation and Camarillo Flight Instruction, as well as local Colleges including California Aeronautical University, Cal State LA and Spartan College. There will also be a flight simulator, drone demonstrations and various aircraft on display, including a flying car.
Highlight: Make Garbage Fly Contest: Students bring their gliders made from recycled materials and compete for $850 in cash prizes for their School. For contest rules, please visit www.facebookcom/vcaviationcareerday.
RSVP: Students should sign up with their Career & College Counselors and/or STEM Teachers, or call 805-312-9299 for more information. Schools can sign up at www.aviationcareerday.eventbright.com.
