Aviation Career Exploration 2012

(ACE Camp)

For many years, the Department of Aeronautics has embarked on a vigorous aviation education program designed to reach the youth of America with ideas and opportunities for careers in aviation. This program is our Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) camp designed for youth 13-17 years of age. The camp is geared toward motivating, inspiring and challenging our young people to follow their dreams. Our ACE camp also provides the opportunity to develop an awareness of the role of aviation in our society and to encourage students to explore career opportunities in the field of aviation.

The camp is generally held during the month of June. The students are based at the Platte River State Park, midway between Omaha and Lincoln. The students spend their days exploring the many facets of aviation. Tours include an FAA control tower, an airline tour with the Lincoln Airport, the Strategic Air & Space Museum, the Nebraska National Guard base, the Nebraska State Patrol Air Wing facility, Offutt AFB, Duncan Aviation and the Omaha/Lincoln Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility. The students receive their orientation ride in an airplane and learn about aerodynamics, aviation weather, the importance of an airport to the community and rocket building. The camp wraps up on Friday, with a graduation ceremony at the Strategic Air & Space Museum theatre. Family and guests are encouraged to attend.

The camp proves to be a break from the ordinary summer time activities and is an interesting week long adventure in exploring the many rewarding career opportunities in aviation. For more information about the ACE camp program contact David Morris at the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, 402-471-2371 or e-mail David.Morris@nebraska.gov

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