WCA Mentorship Program
The WCA Mentor Program is to help those interested or just starting their careers in business aviation by pairing them with a mentor in their field who can be a resource and guide. The program details are outlined below. We are looking for both interested mentees and mentors, please click on the appropriate link:
Mentee:
- Must be a member of WCA.
- Must be involved/want to get involved in the aviation industry.
- Must call into conference calls or participate in online blog.
- Must be willing to commit to the mentor program for a specified amount of time.
- Must complete a Mentee Application.
Mentor:
- Must be a member of WCA.
- Must be a contributing member to the aviation industry.
- Must call into conference calls or participate in online blog.
- Must be willing to commit to the mentor program for a specified amount of time.
- Must create and attempt to complete one item from own development goals list (NIFA, safety programs, professional conferences) and provide feedback to mentee.
- Must complete a Mentor Application.
Activities
- Mentor makes initial contact with mentee within one week of assignment.
- Mentor program lasts for one year.
- Communication is made at least once a month between mentor/mentee.
- Mentors and Mentees participate in conference calls/blog posts about the program and it’s progress.
- Mentors and Mentees provide feedback about program periodically and complete a survey at the end of the program.
- If the relationship is not beneficial to either the mentee or mentor, follow contingency plan.
Contingency Plan
If the mentor/mentee relationship is no longer beneficial for either of those participating, a new mentor/mentee can be requested.
- Talk through the relationship with the mentor/mentee.
- Mentor or Mentee needs to complete a short synopsis of the issue, difference in career goals, lack of participation, etc., and send to the Mentor Program Director. Provide whether you would like a new mentor/mentee, or would like to take a Leave of Absence from the Mentor Program.
- Mentor Director will evaluate and decide if a new mentor/mentee will be given as soon as possible (depending on availability) or wait until the next session starts.
