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Jose Moran Urena

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A Future in the Skies

Jose is a Cadet Staff Sergeant in the Civil Air Patrol, a student in Saunders Trades & Technical High School’s P-TECH ECC program, and an aviation enthusiast with a clear goal: to merge his passion for flight and leadership into a future at the United States Air Force Academy. His journey reflects discipline, teamwork, and a deep commitment to community service.

Civil Air Patrol Experience

  • Led as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) developing leadership and aerospace knowledge.
  • Completed two orientation flights in a Cessna 182, practicing hands-on flight maneuvers.
  • Participated in a U.S. Air Force C-17 airlift at Stewart ANGB.
  • Engaged in STEM missions, emergency services, and aviation education.

Mentor Endorsement

“I’m confident you have a bright future in CAP and as a pilot.”

– Ginger Cutler, Civil Air Patrol Pilot

Jose Moran Urena in Civil Air Patrol uniform

Aviation Journey

From my first orientation flight to exploring complex maneuvers, every moment in the cockpit has built my confidence and fueled my dream of becoming a pilot.

“Great job on today’s flight – I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I can see your dedication paying off.”

– Ginger Cutler, Civil Air Patrol Pilot

Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 aircraft

Education & Training

Saunders Trades & Technical High School

• Enrolled in Electronic & Computer Circuitry (ECC) Magnet.
• Hands-on with Arduino, AutoCAD, 3D printing, oscilloscopes.
• P-TECH program with dual college credit and industry certifications.

FEMA & NIMS Certifications

Completed 8+ FEMA/ICS courses including:
ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS 700, NRF 800—gaining expertise in emergency response and disaster coordination.

Entrepreneurship: JMU Solutions LLC

Founder of JMU Solutions LLC, a software development company specializing in backend automation, Discord bot development, and web-based tools. Launching publicly in 2026, JMU Solutions reflects Jose's vision of merging technology and service at a low cost.

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Skills & Honors

Core Skills

Aeronautical Knowledge • Aircraft Handling • Radio Comms • Time Management • Teamwork • Mission-Oriented Thinking

Honors

Wright Brothers Award • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition • Aviation Merit Badge