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New On Our Blog: "Breaking Barriers: How Scholarships Promote Diversity in Aviation" For decades, aspiring aviators from underrepresented communities have found the career path to the cockpit filled with barriers. However, there is a growing movement to change that narrative, and one of the most powerful tools in this effort is the availability of scholarships. Read more on how our scholarship program is promoting diversity in our newest blog! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Za75U0

We’ve got some exciting news… The 2024 Air League Flying and Gliding Scholarships open to new applications on the 29th of January: that’s less than 2 weeks away! 🎉 Last year, the Air League was proud to award a total of 93 Flying and Gliding Scholarships. Data from the 2023 cohort of Scholars highlighted that 31% were female, which is far higher than the industry average of 6.5% for pilots. 49% of Scholars were under the age of 18, and 47% were aged between 18-25. Furthermore, one in three Scholars were from an ethnic or minority background and 50% of 2023 Scholars’ parents were not university educated. The Air League is proud to be supporting young people from all backgrounds to kickstart a career in aviation. To apply for a Scholarship, you must hold an Air League Membership which starts from just £30/year and allows access to other Air League opportunities including events, lectures, webinars, industry visits and volunteering. ✈ To sign up for Membership, see the link below: https://lnkd.in/drspcHfa #TheAirLeague #Aviation #Flying #Pilot #Scholarships #Aerospace #Space #Gliding #Glider #Soaring #Aircraft #StudentPilot #PrivatePilot #GeneralAviation #Cessna #Piper #Planes #Career #Opportunity #Scholarship #Scholar #Event #Lecture #Educational #Support #Airline #Planespotting

We are honored to provide commercial air service to Purdue University's Airport LAF and to partner with a true aviation legend. Want to know how Purdue has shaped aviation from the Heartland? In this podcast, leaders from Purdue University's Aviation and Transportation Technology department (Adam Baxmeyer, Ryan Wynkoop, and Tom Carney) share insights on Purdue's nearly 100 years of aviation excellence and what the future holds as they continue to teach global aviation leaders in their largest classroom on campus, Purdue University Airport (LAF). Take a listen!

The Air League’s Scholarship application forms for both powered flying and gliding are now OPEN! 🎉 The Air League, founded in 1909, is the UK’s largest provider of aviation Scholarships. Over the past decade, Scholarships and bursaries worth over £2 million have been allocated to young people across the UK. We look for individuals that have a passion for aviation and aerospace and the determination to succeed. Last year, the Air League was proud to award a total of 93 Flying and Gliding Scholarships. Data from the 2023 cohort of Scholars highlighted that 31% were female, which is far higher than the industry average of 6.5% for pilots. 49% of Scholars were under the age of 18, and 47% were aged between 18-25. Furthermore, one in three Scholars were from an ethnic or minority background and 50% of 2023 Scholars’ parents were not university educated. The Air League is proud to be supporting young people from all backgrounds to kickstart a career in aviation. Apply here- https://lnkd.in/eMAvu-jW #TheAirLeague #Aviation #Flying #Pilot #Scholarships #Aerospace #Space #Gliding #Glider #Soaring #Aircraft #StudentPilot #PrivatePilot #GeneralAviation #Cessna #Piper #Planes #Career #Opportunity #Scholarship #Scholar #Event #Lecture #Educational #Support #Airline #Planespotting

Excited to share that I've successfully completed and cleared the 1st semester in BMS in Aviation services and Air cargo! 5 more to go! 🎓 Covered topics including fundamentals of logistics, Introduction to aviation, and practical English etc. Looking forward to applying this knowledge in future experiences.

The sky’s the limit for our Ventura County students as they got to experience Aviation Career Day last week, where they learned of different aviation opportunities! Read about all the fun in this article from The Acorn: https://bit.ly/4dZiBVT

Have you always wanted to be an airline pilot? This information session may provide you the pathway to make that dream come true! Check it out!

Here are a few take aways from the FSANA, Flight School Association of North America conference in Las Vegas... (fsana.com) 1. Having an "outward-facing" person or persons in the school is important in terms of maintaining a finger on the pulse of the industry. Professional development is the first thing to go when things get either busy or tight. 2. It is important to "see" everything and everyone; but it's also important to "be seen" over and over again. Participate and weave yourself intro the fabric of the community. We all know that aviation is a small community, boy is it ever true. 3. If I could be bold enough to suggest a pivot for the organization, it might be to reinvigorate the focus on small and medium sized schools. FSANA has all of the infrastructure in place for this, it's built into their mission and ethics statement, to which we all agree. This doesn't happen top-down though, this is the responsibility of us small to medium sized business owners to step up to the table and offer content and support to the board of directors. 4. Be bold and engage in committees. I need to do this!! The opportunities are all there, go to their website and click on committees. Volunteer and follow through. I pledge to put my $$ where my mouth is on this... 5. I'll speak for myself... I shook many hands for the second and third times here. I listened to the government representatives, enriched my understanding of current initiatives and issues, learned from peers in breakout sessions, actually presented my views in my first such session, and enjoyed the company of friends. I'll definitely be at the next conference, and as I said above, I'll be engaging more deeply with this important organization throughout the year to come and beyond. If you are a flight school operator of ANY size, one plane to a hundred, you will benefit from membership in this important organization. More importantly you will be supporting FSANA in it's mission to serve us! #FSANA #Avier #flighttraining #aviationindustry #aviationsafety #aviationtraining

The Air League was the start of my aviation career. I was awarded 13 hours of flying lessons, leading me to get my PPL(A) back in 2021. If you’re thinking about starting training for your pilots licence, there’s no better way to start than with an Air League scholarship. Anyone is welcome to apply to the Air League Scholarships, there’s no upper age limit, and you could be awarded up to a full PPL’s worth of flying hours. It’s incredibly valuable: the work that the Air League do to strengthen the future of the industry at grassroots level is unmatched. We’re also the first in the UK to offer a funded Electric Flying Scholarship, leading the way for sustainable air mindedness in the next generation of aviators. Be a part of the future and see how amazing those Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft are. Open to all working towards their PPL(A), up to x5 5 hour Scholarships available. Applications close on Sunday 31st March. If you can’t benefit, then please share: as someone in your network WILL. It costs nothing to share the post, and it may just introduce someone to an opportunity they never knew they had. The biggest barrier to young people starting a career in aviation is the financial barrier: let’s help to alleviate it. https://lnkd.in/ewCc4_K5 #aviation #flying #pilot #studentpilot #scholarship #career #opportunity #scholar #funding #sponsorship

✈️ Elevating our Aspiring Aviators into Special Mission Pilots ✈️ Today marks the beginning of an exhilarating chapter in our story at RMIT Aviation Academy, and we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Leidos Airborne Solutions. This collaboration isn't just a partnership; it's a joint mission fuelled by passion for what the future can bring - to pave a transformative pathway for aspiring aviators, guiding them toward a rewarding career as special mission pilots across Australia, servicing vital government contracts. Our collaboration with Leidos Airborne Solutions is built on a foundation of shared values and a common vision for the future of aviation. Together, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of innovation, technology, and education to open new horizons for those who dream of taking to the skies in service of their country. The pathway to becoming a special mission pilot is both challenging and profoundly rewarding, demanding a unique blend of skill, dedication, and passion. Through this partnership, we are committed to providing aspiring aviators with unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. From rigorous training programs to hands-on experience with state-of-the-art aircraft and technologies, we are dedicated to equipping our future pilots with everything they need to succeed in their missions and beyond. Together, we are not just preparing for the future; we are shaping it. The Sky Is Not the Limit, it is Just the View. #AviationInnovation #FuturePilots #LeidosPartnership #SpecialMissionPilots #AustralianAviation #DreamBigFlyHigher