{"id":2037,"date":"2023-11-22T14:35:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/mainisite-redesign\/?page_id=2037"},"modified":"2024-01-08T18:51:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T18:51:54","slug":"pathways-flight-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/redesign\/pathways-flight-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathways Flight Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2037\" class=\"elementor elementor-2037\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea43add elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea43add\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75d83c4\" data-id=\"75d83c4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9632325 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9632325\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pathways Flight Academies<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9f4543 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9f4543\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Limit!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d11758 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"4d11758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8081\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8081\" aria-expanded=\"false\">About<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8082\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8082\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Eligibilty<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8083\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8083\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How To Apply<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8084\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8084\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Partners<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8081\" aria-expanded=\"false\">About<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8081\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8081\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Virginia Space Grant Consortium, in partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commonwealth of Virginia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.averett.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Averett University<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rickaviation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rick Aviation<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doav.virginia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virginia Department of Aviation<\/a>, is offers flight academies for selected high school students statewide in response to the looming national shortage of airline pilots and the growing need for aviation maintenance technicians and air traffic controllers.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">This program allows students to explore aviation career fields while learning to fly! The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Aviation provide funding that permits the Pathways Flight Academies program to be offered free of charge to participants.<\/span><\/p><p>Academies are offered during the summer for students who have shown a passion for their career aspirations in becoming commercial pilots as well as an interest in STEM.<\/p><p>Students admitted to this intensive program undertake ground school and flight training that can culminate in their first solo flight at the end of the academy.\u00a0Students must make themselves fully available for all activities during the program session for full participation in the program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8082\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Eligibilty<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8082\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8082\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Students must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have at least a 3.0 GPA<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be U.S. citizens<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be Virginia residents<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be 16 years old by the start of the academy<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be able to pass an FAA flight physical exam<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have transportation to the academy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8083\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How To Apply<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8083\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8083\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The complete set of application materials must include:<\/p><p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/spacegrant.net\/apps\/pfa1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On-Line Application<\/a><br \/>2. Copy of high school transcript submitted through the application system (unofficial)<br \/>3. Essay on application\u00a0 (see detailed information below)<br \/>4. Completed Recommendation Forms submitted electronically by your references\u00a0 (see detailed information below)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Essay Requirements<\/strong><\/p><p>Please complete an essay using the following guidelines:<br \/>\u2022 500-600 words<br \/>\u2022 Typed, 12-point standard font<br \/>\u2022 Submitted with your completed application<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>In your own words<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>1.<\/strong> Describe yourself to us \u2013 your academic strengths, interests, and personal characteristics.<\/p><p><strong>2.<\/strong> What kind of extra-curricular activities or hobbies have you engaged in that are meaningful to you?<\/p><p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tell us about any past aviation experiences and goals you have towards a career as a commercial pilot.<\/p><p><strong>4. <\/strong>Explain why you wish to participate in a Pathways Flight Academy and how participating would impact your career goals as a commercial pilot.<\/p><p>*Note: This essay is a critical component in the selection process. It is your chance to present yourself to the selection panel. Answer all questions completely in your essay.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>FAA Medical Exam (required after acceptance into the program)<\/strong><\/p><p>If you are accepted into the program, you will need to get an FAA Medical Certificate. Students are required to pass at least a third-class medical exam. It is recommended you get a first-class medical certificate, if you plan to pursue a career in aviation. The cost for both medical exams is the same. Your certificate will need to be renewed after five years.<\/p><p>Once you receive acceptance into the Pathways Flight Academies, you can begin the process of acquiring your medical certificate through the FAA.<\/p><p>FAA information regarding the medical process can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/medical_certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>You can search for an AME (aviation medical examiner) on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/amelocator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0Once a student finds an examiner near them, they can book an appointment and fill out the appropriate paperwork <a href=\"https:\/\/medxpress.faa.gov\/medxpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" 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