Welcome To The Aero Squadron

 

We are pleased that you have decided to explore the possibility of joining the Aero Squadron. There are two ways to participate with us: as a Civilian Volunteer or as a Reserve Officer.

If you decide to join us, we strongly recommend that you start the process by becoming a Civilian Volunteer. As a Civilian Volunteer you are able to participate in Squadron activities. The process takes between 30 to 90 days to complete. If you decide to continue on to Reserve Officer status, your paperwork, background check, etc. can be accomplished while you are participating as an active member of the Squadron. The Reserve application process takes approximately six to eight months.

 

Activities

1. All members participate in transportation flights, air search, County disaster, air surveillance and assist the Department where needed. Each January/February the Department has an Emergency Services Banquet where the units new officers are sworn in and Squadron Member of the Year Award is presented.
2. Civilian Volunteers may participate in all Squadron activities except activities which involve law enforcement duties. In some cases, you may participate if a reserve officer accompanies you.

 

Requirements

1. All members are subject to:
a. Submit a time sheet each month reflecting a minimum of 16 hours of service to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
b. Attend a General Meeting on the third Wednesday of the month.
c. Wear Class A uniforms at General Meetings and appropriate uniform for all Squadron activities.
d. Attend the training sessions held on the fourth Saturday of each month.
e. Pay Squadron dues of $40 by the end of February each year.
2. All pilots are required to have a check ride with a Squadron Check Pilot each year.
3. All observers are strongly urged to purchase an aircraft headset, because some pilots rent aircraft and do not have a second headset.
4. Civilian Volunteers must complete PC 832 course (Level III), Standard First Aid and CPR.
5. Reserve members are required:
a. To complete Level 3 before being sworn into Department
b. To complete Level 2 within the first year of being sworn in as a Reserve.
c. To qualify with duty weapon each trimester.

 

Entrance Requirements for Civilian Volunteer

1. Attend three consecutive General Meetings.
2. Fill out application for membership.
3. A records check will be completed.
4. There will be an oral interview before the Squadron Interview Committee.
5. Upon successful completion of all checks and recommendation of the Interview Committee, your name will be submitted to Headquarters.
6. You will be advised to report to the Records Division to have fingerprints and photos taken.
7. After your application is approved you will be sworn in as a Civilian Volunteer.
8. Uniforms needed are white shirt with green pants and black shoes and green nomex flight suit with black boots. All with orange Department patches.

 

Entrance Requirements for Reserve

1. Complete the steps to be a Civilian Volunteer. This permits you to participate with us while the process of becoming a reserve is completed.
2. You will:
a. Be given a package of forms to complete.
b. Be advised to report to the Records Division to have fingerprints and photos taken.
c. Need to complete the following pre-employment items: a Physical Agility Test, a physical examination, a treadmill test, a physiological examination and a polygraph examination.
3. The Squadron Oral Interview you had, as a Civilian Volunteer, does not need to be repeated.
4. A background investigation will be completed.
5. After completion of Level III, you will be sworn in as a Reserve Deputy.
6. Purchase a complete Class A uniform, Sam Brown belt, weapon and badge and a green nomex flight suit and boots.

 

Lateral Reserve Transfer (from SBSD Unit)

1. Sign up at each General Meeting with Squadron Commander.
2. When you have attended three consecutive meetings, check with Personnel Officer to arrange for oral interview.
3. Meet the P.O.S.T medical standards and pass a physical examination.
4. Pass a Departmental background, polygraph and psychological examinations.

 

Address Book

 
Sheriff's Aviation Division
Jagerson Hanger
1776 West Miro Way
Rialto, CA 92376
909-356-3800
 		 Sheriff's Academy/Training Center
Has equipment which may be purchased at cost.
909-880-2544
Sheriff's Range/Training Center
909-880-2548		 Sheriff's Volunteer Forces
909-387-0641
 
West End Uniforms
4659 Arrow Highway #B-2
Montclair, CA 91763
909-621-7444
 		 Greenwood's Uniforms
115 South E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
909-885-0755
 

Leather Wings Order: Black leather with stitching around outside, Gold letters and Wings.
800-223-1213

 

Things You Need To Know

At each meeting sign up with the Commander. This provides a record of your attendance at three meetings.
At the third meeting you attend, contact the Personnel Officer to obtain membership forms which need to be filled out for your interview to take place.