Two groups, one purpose.

Aviation Exploring is a hands-on program that exposes young people to flying through FAA approved classroom training by Certified Flight Instructors. Youth participants can supplement this ground knowledge with flying lessons once reaching the age of 14 years old. Career Exploring features field trips and other activities that allow you to experience firsthand what it's like to be a pilot, aircraft mechanic, flight engineer, or air traffic controller. Best of all, the members have input for the activities they want to pursue. Aviation Explorers supports the increased interest in career exploration from the Department of Education's recent focus on the sixteen career clusters at the middle school level.

Explore careers in aviation, like...

• Pilot
• Aircraft mechanic
• Aerospace engineer
• Airport management and operations
• Unmanned aerial vehicle operator
• Avionics technician
• Air traffic controller
• Flight attendant

AVIATION CAREER EXPLORING OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
• Networking and mentorship opportunities
• Improved self-confidence
• Leadership experience and social network development
• Fun and Exciting “hands-on” career experiences
• Community service opportunities
• College & Career Readiness preparation
• Scholarship opportunities

I ask people who don't fly, "How can you not fly when you live in a time in history when you can fly?"
- William Langewische

MEETINGS ARE AT THE OTTAWA KANSAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ON THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS 6:30 - 8:30 PM