This email announcement was sent on Oct 25, 2025
It contains important information, requirements and timelines.
Our selection process is carefully designed to allow us to operate effectively within these timelines; to allow for the stages of applications, selection process and staff training, leading to the staff rotation.
Cadet Staff Positions open may include:
- Administration
- Aerospace Education
- Emergency Services
- First Sergeant – multiple positions
- Flight Commander – multiple positions
- Flight Sergeant – multiple positions
- Leadership – multiple positions
- Public Affairs/Marketing
- Safety
- Supply
Note: There are multiple positions available for some categories.
We have 20+ staff positions to fill.
Position descriptions and responsibilities can be viewed here
We reserve the right to leave positions open should we deem it in the best interest of the squadron.
You will be asked to submit your Top 5 Staff Position preferences.
We will consider your preferences, but also have to take into account what is best for both individuals and the unit. Review the list of staff position and have your Top 5 ready.
Applications Timeline
Oct 25 – Cadet Staff Applications Open
Nov 1 – Cadet Staff Applications Close
Nov 8 – Required Cadet Staff Selection Exercise – 0830-1300 @ Squadron Bldg
Nov 22 – Required Incoming Cadet Staff Training – 0830-1200 @ Squadron Bldg
For this application:
You will need to have two (2) documents created and ready to submit.
Hint: Do not write a book.
The goal of a resume and cover letter is to land an interview.
In the interview, you have the opportunity to go more in depth.
1. Resume in a standard format, emphasizing important CAP items.
You may include relevant non-CAP experiences/education, especially if you are newer to CAP. We recommend you create your resume using the Technical Document information in CAPP 60-32 Staff Duty Analysis.
Use a professional template of your choice.
If this is your first time applying and you’ve never created a resume before, there are many templates available in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Click here to view a sample resume.
However, you should customize your resume to fit your own experiences and beliefs that make you an ideal candidate.
Do not submit a resume in memorandum format.
That format is unacceptable and may result in your not being offered an interview slot.
2. Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
This is your chance to use your own words to make you stand out.
Tell me why you are awesome, why you are a great fit for staff, why you want to serve, what you’ll get out of it, how you’ll help others – in short, why you should get an interview.
Keep it to a single page, in your choice of format.
I’m not going to tell you what you “have to say” – everyone is an individual.
You can read job descriptions and if you’ve been active, you know a bit from observation what our operation is like.
You also have the opportunity to ask questions now in advance of the application window opening.
If you need some ideas of what you “could” include, see these below.
- Why you want to serve on cadet staff
- What skills do you hope to use as a staff member
- What skills do you want to build during your staff term
- What qualities you have that make you a great team member
- What role you want to play in Anoka’s goals in the next term
- Any other aspects, qualities and/or skills about you that you think important for the evaluating team to know at the time of application
Flight Commander Applicants:
If you select Flight Commander as one of your top 5 positions, you must also submit three sample flight plans: one for a training flight, one for an Airman flight and one for a Staff Development flight.
Please see this link for flight plan submission requirements.
All required application elements must be received by 2100 on Nov 1 for full consideration.
Ideal applicants:
- Demonstrate commitment to advancing your education having earned a minimum 2 promotions in the last 12 months*
- Must be a current, active member.
- Want to serve, learn and build your skills
- Committed to consistent, timely email communication.
Staffing guidelines:
Staff members are expected to do work outside of Tuesday meeting nights.
*Promotion requirements do not apply to Eaker or Spaatz cadets
All eligible applicants will go through a multi-step evaluation process in-person on Sat. Nov 8.
Click here to start your application
Attendance at the Staff Selection Exercise on Sat Nov 8 is mandatory
Anyone with a pre-existing extenuating circumstances should have notified Lt Col Albright before now. Thank you for respecting this process and all the work that goes into Staff Selection by our volunteers. Ask if you have questions.
Important Dates:
If you are selected for staff, these are important dates you need to have on your calendar:
Sat Nov 8: 0830-1300 – Required Cadet Staff Selection Exercise
Must commit to being available for the entire period.
Sat Nov 22: 0830-1200 Required Cadet Staff Training
All selected Cadet Staff will meet at the squadron for initial training.
This is required.
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Sat. Feb 28 Mid-Term Required Cadet Staff Training – Time TBD
All dates are subject to modification due to CAP operational directives.
We appreciate your understanding.
See the squadron visual Google Calendar on this page to click on and save these items to your personal calendar. Better yet, save the Anoka Google Calendar to your own so all these dates appear on your digital calendar.
Click here to start your application
If you have questions about this application process, please direct your questions to Lt Col Albright at mary.albright@gmail.com
Semper Vigilans,
Mary Albright Lt Col, CAP
Deputy Commander for Cadets