Parent Information

Explore Careers in Aviation For Your Student

Welcome!  We’re glad you’ve chosen to learn more about careers in aviation and aerospace. The resources on this page will give you more information about educational opportunities in aviation, both in the classroom, as well as outside of school.

The AOPA “You Can Fly!” High School Curriculum

The AOPA You Can Fly! Initiative was designed to help high schools train students for a career in aviation, either as a pilot, or as a remote aerial systems (also known as drones) operator. This program was started nationwide in the fall of 2018, and to date, more than 1000 schools in 47 states use the AOPA program.

The Civil Air Patrol

Welcome parents and families, and thank you for wanting to learn more about the opportunities in aviation for your student.

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the volunteer, nonprofit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and allows students to participate as cadets in aviation activities, and explore careers in aviation and in the military.  Your student does not have to join the military to be a CAP Cadet.

The Experimental Aircraft Association

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) began as a group of pilots who were interested in building their own airplanes. They have grown to a membership of over 200,000 people who love aviation.  Inspiring young people to experience the freedom of flight is one of EAA’s greatest obligations to assure a strong future for aviation.

RESOURCES

Learn more about all the possibilities in aviation and aerospace, including universities and flight schools, aviation technician schools, scholarships, airline training programs, aviation organizations, and military service:

Aviation Universities

Flight Schools

Aviation Technician Schools

Scholarship Information

Airline Career Programs

Aviation Info Sites

Military

Teacher Resources

Reference Library