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At The SIA Foundation Inc, our mission is to ignite a passion for aviation and aerospace by equipping K-12 STEM classrooms across the U.S. with advanced flight simulators and aviation-focused industry-aligned learning resources. By introducing students to the world of aviation early on, we aim to inspire future pilots, engineers, and aerospace professionals—helping to build a skilled workforce and strengthen our youths role in the growth of the aviation industry.
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RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
“We want to get kids excited about something new that could possibly lead into a career or a hobby,” technology education teacher Jen Melitski said. “We know that there’s a pilot shortage right now. The more people we can get interested in this industry is great.”
“We talk in sixth grade about all the vocabulary that’s associated with flight – the lift, the thrust, the weight, the drag – and trying to get all those different pieces and parts,” she said, “but it’s different when you’re actually sitting and using a real plane.”
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Careers in AVIATION
The Aviation industry encompasses all aspects of air travel and the activities that help to facilitate it. We strive to provide students with the opportunity to experience Aviation; no matter what their goals may be. What door will you choose to explore?
PILOT
A person who fly's an aircraft
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Performs repairs and maintains aircraft integrity. Inspect, diagnose, repair, and ensure aircraft complies with FAA guidelines and safety regulations
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (ATC)
Monitors and controls air traffic within a particular area. Manages flow of aircraft in and out of the airport
AEROSPACE ENGINEER
Designs, tests, and maintains systems related to the aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
A steward or stewardess of an aircraft. A person who attends passengers on an airplane
AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR
ASI's enforce safety regulations, standards for operation, production, maintenance and modification of all aircraft that are due to fly and makes sure they are safe
AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Responsible for overall safety and operation of aircraft and the airfield. Coordinates with most facets including but not limited to ATC - Maintenance Personnel- and Saftey
AIRPORT PLANNER
Manages the development of the airport including the staff, the facilities provided, the fleet available, and activities
ADMIN JOBS
May oversee facilities, create and enforce procedures and policies, develop programs for staff, manage employees, training, etc...
AIRPORT SECURITY MANAGER
Responsible for the safety and security of the airport
AIRLINE MANAGER
Includes but not limited to flight planning, scheduling, maintenance\management of flight crews, and communication with passengers about their flights and accommodations
AIRPORT MANAGER
Responsible for the day-to-day operations at the airport. Works closely with all other departments
METEOR-OLOGIST
An expert in meteorology; may also be known as a weather forecaster
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
The Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard make up the armed forces of the United States