In an effort to grow and diversify the pilot population, the American Airlines Pilot Recruiting & Development team has announced the 2019 continuation of the Flight Education Grant. These grants are awarded to fund creative and inspirational ideas aimed at growing and diversifying the next generation of aviators. In the last several years, American Airlines has granted over $800,000 through its Flight Education Grant. This year, the primary focus is on high schools utilizing AOPA’s High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. AOPA and these schools have been invited to apply for a Flight Education Grant, up to $25,000 each. Grants are awarded based on the potential, creativity, and probability of success of the proposal.
“The AOPA You Can Fly curriculum is really making a difference in the lives of the students in the program and American Airlines recognizes that,” said Brad Morrison, Manager of Pilot Career Recruiting at American Airlines. “Together we will work to build the foundation for a lifetime journey of achievement and success in the cockpit.”
“AOPA is honored to see the confidence American Airlines has in our aviation STEM curriculum,” said Elizabeth Tennyson, Executive Director of You Can Fly. “The program instills a love of flying in young people and prepares students for careers in aviation and aerospace, which not only makes a difference in our industry but also makes a difference in the lives of thousands of young people as they set a course for their future.”
