Members of Lancaster's Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Jesse Jones Squadron 304 participated in Aviation Career Day held at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz on Feb. 25.

Aviation Career Day, known as Flightpath, attracted about 100 local high school students who are interested in pursuing aviation careers. Hosted by the Lancaster Airport, the event featured a panel of industry leaders that was led by John Sibole of Eastern Mennonite University. The panel included experts such as an aviation engineer, an airport manager, avionics specialists, airplane mechanics, charter and commercial pilots, life flight helicopter pilots, and air traffic controllers. They provided information about their careers, the education required to pursue those careers, and ways to fund that education. The CAP cadets from Squadron 304 contributed to the event by hosting interactive flight simulators and engaging with students in discussions about aerospace and leadership.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.

The Civil Air Patrol is the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary. To learn more, visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com or http://www.cap.news.