Who we are
SIA is committed to helping students chart the route towards a successful career in aviation.
Learn more about SIA, its foundation and team.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where a career in aviation is accessible to every student
We know, however, that today that is often not the case: statistics show that the aviation market often finds itself shortly staffed – very few school programs educate and prepare students for the opportunities available and, thus, students simply don’t even consider aviation as a viable option.
SIA exists precisely to help change that reality, by creating an ecosystem where students are taught about aviation careers opportunities early on and where schools are ready to set them up for success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help students find and prepare for a career in aviation — by providing training, funding their education, connecting them to experts in the field and sharing quality content on the world of aviation.
We know, however, that students are just one part of the ecosystem, so SIA also supports schools districts with free flight simulators, consulting on STEM program design, training material creation and student scholarships.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help students find and prepare for a career in aviation — by providing training, funding their education, connecting them to experts in the field and sharing quality content on the world of aviation.
We know, however, that students are just one part of the ecosystem, so SIA also supports schools districts with aircraft donations, consulting on STEM program design, training material creation and others.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where a career in aviation is accessible to every student
We know, however, that today that is often not the case: statistics show that the aviation market often finds itself shortly staffed – very few school programs educate and prepare students for the opportunities available and, thus, students simply don’t even consider aviation as a viable option.
SIA exists precisely to help change that reality, by creating an ecosystem where students are taught about aviation careers opportunities early on and where schools are ready to set them up for success.
SIA in numbers
Here's how we're helping our communities to shape the future of aviation.
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Meet the team
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Cheryl Giese
SIA Board Member
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Heather Sweeney
SIA Board Member
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Anastasia Eisen
SIA Board Member
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Joe Canepa
SIA CEO
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Dan Rhode
SIA Board Member
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Maria Corrêa
SIA Board Member
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Ben Letendre
SIA Board Member
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