Explorers Program
Under “Learning for Life,” an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America, Island Air has assumed the Aviation Explorer Post #2437 formerly held by Aloha Airlines. Island Air is proud to provide this educational opportunity to students with an interest in aviation careers, and to carry on the legacy left by Aloha Airlines.
The Island Air Explorers Program is offered to students between the ages of 14 and 20. In addition to learning about aviation-related careers, the 10-week program is an opportunity to gain hands-on airline experience directly from those who perform such functions everyday.
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In the fall, Island Air provides Explorers packets to all Oʻahu public and most private school career counselors. These packets contain information about the program, applications, and a description of the application process.
Interested students must attend Orientation Night in order to be considered for the program.
Each week’s session will focus on a different aviation career.
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2013 Schedule
Orientation Night – Bishop Museum, Atrium Courtyard
Thursday, January 17, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Be prepared for a one hour presentation followed by Q&A session.
Students must be present at orientation in order to apply to the Explorers program.
On this evening, be prepared to submit your application and a letter of recommendation from an adult mentor (teacher, coach, minister, etc.)
Students selected to proceed to the interview process will be notified via email by Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Interviews – Island Air Maintenance Hangar
Thursday, January 24, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Students accepted into the Island Air Explorers Program will be notified via email on Sunday, January 27, 2013.
The Explorers program fee of $70 will be collected during the first session on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Session 1 – Customer Service: Reservations and Airport Operations
Thursday, January 31, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 2 – Flight Attendants
Thursday, February 7, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 3 – Aircraft Maintenance at HCC Aero, Iako Place (off Lagoon Drive)
Thursday, February 14, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 4 – Flight Operations
Thursday, February 21, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 5 – Pilots
Thursday, February 28, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 6 – HNL Airport Operations, Transportation Security Administration, TSA K9
Thursday, March 7, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 7 – Codeshare partner visits: United, Hawaiian
Thursday, March 14, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 8 – Air Traffic Control Tower (on Hickam AFB)
Thursday, March 21, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 9 – Airport Rescue Fire Fighters (station #1)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session 10 – Career Skills, Final Exam
Thursday, April 4, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 2013 – Observation flight (optional)
Thursday, April 11, 2013 – Graduation Ceremony
6:30 p.m., DOT Conference Room 3, Interisland Terminal 7th floor
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