Leadership Opportunities
Our strength comes from the diversity of our members and the talents they bring to OBAP. As aviation professionals, volunteering exemplifies the power of our collective influence and our ability to change the industry for the better, together.
There are so many ways to get involved with OBAP. We work with hundreds of volunteers each year, each passionate about the future of aerospace and committed to making a difference with their time.
If you are looking for a way to give back and support the aerospace community, contact us so that we might find the best opportunity to fit your talents and expertise!
Available Leadership Positions
OBAP's Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace through week-long summer academies.
Sign up to volunteer for an in-person ACE academy or a virtual ACE academy.
National ACE Academy Assistant Director Roles, Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Support the National ACE Academy Director with the overall planning and organizing of ACE Academies
- Assist in the development and maintenance of program policy, procedures, and protocols
- Responsible for overall program summer safety
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with sponsors and partners
- Seek to introduce youth to aviation careers and pathways into aviation
- Provide in-person visits to aviation facilities for richer learning and hands-on experiences
- Develop, encourage, and foster interest in aerospace careers
- Cultivate relationships with local schools and volunteers in your area
- Assist in the recruiting of leadership and volunteer roles for local and virtual ACE programs
- Conduct ACE Academy audits
- Ensure compliance of background check
- Attend mandatory annual leadership meetings
Current OBAP membership is required to apply.
OBAP collegiate chapters are registered student organizations chartered at colleges and universities nationwide. They provide essential guidance to aspiring aerospace professionals of color, offering mentorship, scholarships, and career readiness programs.
Collegiate Program Administrators:
- Must be a current OBAP member
- Must become proficient with the Collegiate Handbook
- Must be able to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
- Should possess strong web application skills
- Should have strong verbal and written skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly motivated and look to provide value within the collegiate program
They will:
- Assist in the management of all communication mediums within the program; email accounts, collaborative platforms, and other distribution mediums
- Maintain membership roster and maintain contact information for all participants within the collegiate program
- Assist in maintaining collegiate external and internal calendar
- Disseminate information to all chapters and members
- Monitor collegiate chapters social media presence for organization compliance
OBAP collegiate chapters are registered student organizations chartered at colleges and universities nationwide. They provide essential guidance to aspiring aerospace professionals of color, offering mentorship, scholarships, and career readiness programs.
Collegiate Program Administrators:
- Must be a current OBAP member
- Must become proficient with the Collegiate Handbook
- Must be able to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
- Should possess strong web application skills
- Should have strong verbal and written skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly motivated and look to provide value within the collegiate program
They will:
- Create a robust mentorship program from the ground up
- Screen, accept and manage mentors
- Effectively pair mentors with mentees and manage those professional relationships
- Oversee mentees; create rules of engagement for mentees (i.e. check-in each month, etc.)
- Create, accept, and manage applications for mentees and mentors
- Measure the success of the Collegiate Mentorship Program
OBAP collegiate chapters are registered student organizations chartered at colleges and universities nationwide. They provide essential guidance to aspiring aerospace professionals of color, offering mentorship, scholarships, and career readiness programs.
Collegiate Program Administrators:
- Must be a current OBAP member
- Must become proficient with the Collegiate Handbook
- Must be able to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
- Should possess strong web application skills
- Should have strong verbal and written skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly motivated and look to provide value within the collegiate program
They will:
- Build the Collegiate Internships Program from the ground up
- Seek and maintain a catalog of open internship opportunities for our students
- Advocate on behalf of the collegiate students for professional internship opportunities
- Maintain professional connection and network with industry professionals and stakeholders in regards to internships
- Maintain a catalog of open scholarship opportunities
OBAP collegiate chapters are registered student organizations chartered at colleges and universities nationwide. They provide essential guidance to aspiring aerospace professionals of color, offering mentorship, scholarships, and career readiness programs.
Collegiate Program Administrators:
- Must be a current OBAP member
- Must become proficient with the Collegiate Handbook
- Must be able to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
- Should possess strong web application skills
- Should have strong verbal and written skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be highly motivated and look to provide value within the collegiate program
They will:
- Assist the Collegiate Administration Director
- Assist collegiate chapters with their needs (questions, materials, merchandise, etc.)
- Walk collegiate members and advisors through the chapter formation process
OBAP’s exciting new Explore Aerospace (EA) program gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of aviation and aerospace through a hands-on STEM-based curriculum from the comfort of home. Over the course of 12 weeks, students will learn from industry professionals, about principles of flight, aerodynamics, aerospace careers, meet guest speakers, go on virtual tours and so much more!
The Explore Aerospace Program is seeking 20 individuals, preferability with a background in teaching, education, or mentorship. Those without the aforementioned experience, but who have a strong desire to become an Explore Aerospace Instructor will still be considered for the program. We will also consider current collegiate chapter members who are interested in becoming an Explore Aerospace Instructor. Prospective instructors will be interviewed and formally accepted into the program by an Explore Aerospace Program Director. The interview may include an Explore Aerospace Assistant Director, APIS Director, HR Chair, Program Chair, and/or Regional Director.
(collegiate applicants preferred)
OBAP’s exciting new Explore Aerospace (EA) program gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of aviation and aerospace through a hands-on STEM-based curriculum from the comfort of home. Over the course of 12 weeks, students will learn from industry professionals, about principles of flight, aerodynamics, aerospace careers, meet guest speakers, go on virtual tours and so much more!
The Explore Aerospace team is currently seeking collegiate applicants for the Coordinator position to assist with this exciting, new program.
- Scheduling Instructors for weekly courses
- Sending student and parent communications and reminders
- Gathering photo and video from events
- Collecting and reporting on feedback surveys
Join OBAP's regional leadership team.
Regional volunteers will:
- Assist the Regional Director in overseeing activities within their region
- Assist the Regional Director in planning annual events within their region
- Conduct ACE Academy Audits
- Assist the Regional Director in planning Meet & Greet events in their region
- Regional Directors are encouraged to participate in APIS events within their region
- Assist in planning and coordinating APIS Week events within their region
- Support collegiate chapters with collegiate visits
- Manage Regional Budget
- Attend OBAP annual meetings which include the Spring Meeting and Annual Conference
Current OBAP membership is required to apply.
A scholarship team leader is one of the core program members who manage the day to day functions of the team. These members are involved in steering policy and procedures, as well as managing all program processes. These team members need to become expert in their knowledge of the program and act as leaders for both internal partners and external partners. Additionally, these team members participate in the selection process for awarding scholarships.
Duties include:
- Manage and update OBAP scholarship processes, policies, and procedures
- Interact with scholarship donors to ensure mutual expectations are met
- Learn, understand, and manage back-end web-based software applications (no coding required)
- Update spreadsheets with program data
- Constructively collaborate with the program chair and OBAP leadership
- Participate in scholarship reviewer duties listed below
- Assist in the creation and publishing of program metrics and reports
- Perform delegated duties as directed by the program chair
Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Strong web application skills (Spreadsheets, Presentation, Document Creation, et. al), database experience highly desired
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and use a web-based scholarship management system
- Ability to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
- Some experience in HR recruitment processes or highly experienced in an aerospace career field
- Previous OBAP committee or team experience is highly desired
An active OBAP membership is required to apply. Questions should be directed to hr@obap.org.
A scholarship reviewer participates in the program award selection process. These team members focus solely on reviewing applications, interviewing, and scoring candidates throughout the award selection process. Reviewers are not expected, or tasked, with the management of the program. The primary tools for reviewers will be a web-based scholarship management application and teleconferencing software. Their work will primarily be carried out during the scholarship award cycle (typically from March through June). Depending on the number of applicants, the time commitment will vary. Reviewers will be assigned to no more than 3 scholarships to participate in.
Team members are also expected to participate in training activities.
Duties:
- Participate in reviewing and scoring student applications
- Participate in conducting interviews via teleconference, and deliberating with fellow team members to make recommendations for the determination of final awards
- Attend occasional training sessions to remain proficient in program processes
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and use a web-based scholarship management system
- Ability to effectively use web teleconference software (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
- Some experience in HR recruitment processes or highly experienced in an aerospace career field
Interested candidates should complete and submit the questionnaire below not later than November 15, 2020. Current OBAP membership is required to apply. Questions should be directed to hr@obap.org.
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