Did you know that 763,000 new pilots will be needed in the world by 2039, based on Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook? Ironically, the number of pilot certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration has decreased more than 60 percent since 1980. This mismatch of supply and demand presents a tremendous opportunity for students to pursue aviation careers that they may not previously have considered.
What starts in your imagination comes to life on your screen. This program works in conjunction with your existing High School or existing Home School of choice. Student's must be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. This virtual platform is simple to use, and brings a world of creativity into your life by enabling you to access our portal via desktop, laptop, tablet, or cell phone.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world's largest aviation community, in partnership with BMRI High School S.T.E.A.M. Aviation Co-op are providing an aviation STEM curriculum for high school students across the United States. The AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is the first of its kind, offering students comprehensive four-year aviation study options that are aligned to Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
AOPA has created these courses as part of two career and technical education (CTE) pathways: Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones). Each pathway is four years in length, and schools can decide to implement one or more complete pathways, or select individual courses to use as standalone electives. Schools may now apply to use the ninth, and tenth grade courses in the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.