Our Mission
STEM Aviation Academy is a non-profit public benefit corporation (501c3) whose mission is to create positive experiences in general aviation and inspire America’s youth to pursue careers in Flight Operations while also promoting a culture of aviation safety within the pilot community.
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What's Our Why?
The global commercial aviation fleet will need 649,000 pilots, 690,000 technicians, and 983,000 cabin crew members over the next 20 years.* By exposing the youth of today to the excitement and fun of learning to fly, STEM Aviation Academy is addressing this crisis head-on by filling the gaps in the aviation industry through education and safety training.
Aviation is a growing industry that includes commercial airlines, cargo carriers, private jets, military, and general aviation. It connects people and goods worldwide, driving economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchange. Most schools lack aviation programs, leaving students unaware of career opportunities in this arena. Early exposure to aviation can inspire students to pursue these fields. Aviation education also integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) concepts, making them more practical and exciting.
By targeting middle and high school students from underrepresented communities, STEM Aviation Academy works to promote diversity and inclusion. We aim to break down barriers and create opportunities for students from all backgrounds to explore exciting aviation careers.
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Carlsbad, CA
McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ)
2006 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 103
Carlsbad, CA 92011
El Cajon, CA
Gillespie Field Airport (KSEE)
1825 North Marshall Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020