Core Expectations

1. Respect for People

• Treat all members, staff, volunteers, instructors, and guests with courtesy and kindness.

• Disrespectful language, bullying, harassment, or exclusion of others will not be tolerated.

• Practice inclusivity and teamwork—Flight Club 502 welcomes all.

2. Respect for Property

• Handle all Flight Club 502 and airport property—including aircraft, tools, equipment, and simulators—with care.

• Clean up after yourself and help maintain a safe and organized facility.

• Vandalism, theft, or intentional damage may result in immediate suspension.

3. Respect for Safety and FAA Rules

• Follow all airport and FAA rules at all times.

• Never enter restricted areas or approach aircraft without supervision or authorization.

• Always follow safety instructions from adults, instructors, and mentors.

Personal Conduct

4. Professional Behavior

• Use respectful and appropriate language. Profanity and offensive speech are not acceptable.

• Dress appropriately for work around the hangar and during all programming.

• Represent Flight Club 502 with pride—in person, online, and in the community.

5. Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco

• While any youth member possesses, is consuming or is under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances, such youth members are prohibited from Flight Club 502 property, Flight Club 502 aircraft, and all club-related events and travel. 

• Youth members shall not use tobacco products or vapes while on Flight Club 502 property, in Flight Club 502 aircraft or during club related events or travel.

• Pilots and youth participating in flight-related programming shall comply with applicable FAA substance prohibitions.

6. Drug Testing Policy

• Flight Club 502 reserves the right to condition participation (initial or continued) in its programs and/or presence in its aircraft or on its property upon submission to periodic or random drug testing satisfactory to Flight Club 502. 

7. No Weapons or Dangerous Items

• Weapons, including knives, firearms, ammunition and replicas, are strictly prohibited in Flight Club 502 buildings, in Flight Club 502 aircraft, and at any Flight Club 502 activity.  Leave your weapons at home or in your locked car.

Leadership & Responsibility

8. Be Accountable

• Take responsibility for your actions. Own mistakes, make corrections, and grow from them.

• Ask for help when needed; offer support when able.

9. Model Positive Leadership

• Older or returning members are expected to lead by example.

• Be patient and encouraging with younger or newer members.

• Peer mentorship is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

Commitment & Participation

10. Honor Your Commitments

• Show up on time and ready to participate.

• Notify your team leader or program coordinator in advance if you cannot attend a scheduled shift, build session, or class.

• Follow through on assigned responsibilities.

11. Use Time Wisely

• During programming or work time, phones and social media use should be minimal and appropriate.

• No horseplay, inappropriate humor, or misuse of equipment.

Consequences for Violations

Flight Club 502 is a mentorship-driven program, and we believe in learning from mistakes. However, serious or repeated violations of this Code may result in:

• Verbal warning or coaching

• Loss of privileges (flight time, simulator access, leadership roles)

• Parental notification and review

• Temporary or permanent expulsion from Flight Club 502 programs and properties.

• Reporting to airport authorities or other officials in cases of safety or legal violation