{"id":483,"date":"2023-04-03T16:52:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T16:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/mainisite-redesign\/?page_id=483"},"modified":"2024-02-06T19:43:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T19:43:15","slug":"aviationpathways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/redesign\/aviationpathways\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"483\" class=\"elementor elementor-483\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46d2d90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46d2d90\" 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-9d0c5b9\" data-id=\"9d0c5b9\" 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-59fd4c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59fd4c1\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Virginia Aviation Pathways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-199a7ae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"199a7ae\" 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-24dffd9\" data-id=\"24dffd9\" 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-7d06512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d06512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The aviation industry is an integral part of the U.S. economy. Boeing\u2019s 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects 602,000 new pilots and 610,000 new technicians needed to fly and maintain the global commercial aviation fleet during the next 20 years.<\/p><p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook, Commercial Pilots earn an average of $148,900 per year and about 18,100 openings for commercial pilots are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.\u00a0 Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians earn an average of $70,7400 per year and about 13,100 openings are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f35c99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f35c99\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-id=\"d36bb52\" 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-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-615d776\" data-id=\"615d776\" 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-fed446e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fed446e\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pilot<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1639f1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1639f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/tDWV9ey4emg&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a786a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e1a786a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/mainisite-redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/12\/Aviation-Careers-Runway-Concept.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Pilot Careers Infographic<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b1cf1ee\" data-id=\"b1cf1ee\" 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-da83cc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da83cc3\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance Technician<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6775fce elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6775fce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/2gcX2FcmDVE&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e42f52 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1e42f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/mainisite-redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/10\/Aviation-Maintenance-Technician-Road-Map_V2.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Maintenance Technician Infographic<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f2105d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f2105d\" 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-ba07381\" data-id=\"ba07381\" 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-79a8913 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"79a8913\" 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-1271\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1271\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Pre-College Aviation Opportunities\u200b<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1272\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1272\" aria-expanded=\"false\">College and University Aviation Programs\u200b<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1273\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1273\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Airport Flight Schools<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1274\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1274\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Aviation Scholarships<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1275\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1275\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Aviation Organizations<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1276\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1276\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Other Resources<\/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-1271\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Pre-College Aviation Opportunities\u200b<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1271\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1271\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/pathwaysflightacademies\/\">Virginia Space Grant Consortium Pathways Flight Academies<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/geoted-uas\/\">Virginia Space Grant Consortium GeoTEd-UAS<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgenaviators.aero\/\">Dynamic Aviation\u2019s NEXTGEN Aviators<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/vawg.cap.gov\/\">Civil Air Patrol<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/aviation.nn.k12.va.us\/\">Denbigh Aviation Academy<\/a><\/p><\/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-1272\" aria-expanded=\"false\">College and University Aviation Programs\u200b<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1272\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1272\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.averett.edu\/academics\/majors-and-programs\/undergraduate\/aeronautics\">Averett University<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>420 West Main St., Danville, VA 24541 \u00a0(434) 791-5600<\/p><p><em>Pilot<\/em><br \/>~120 credit hours<br \/>~$90,000<br \/>Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Management with two concentration options: Aviation Business or Flight Operations<br \/>FAA Certified Part 141 Flight School<\/p><hr \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationmaintenance.edu\/\">Aviation Institute of Maintenance\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>10640 Davidson Place, Manassas, Virginia 20109, (703) 257-5515<br \/>2329 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23518 (757) 363-2044<\/p><p><em>Aviation Maintenance Technician<\/em><br \/>~78-100 credit hours<br \/>~$31,840-$59,595<br \/>Associate\u2019s of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate\u2019s of Occupational Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology<\/p><hr \/><h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/aviation\">Blue Ridge Community College<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>One College Lane, Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486, (540) 234-9261<\/p><p><em>Aviation Maintenance Technician, Pilot<\/em><\/p><p>~40 credit hours<br \/>~$7,000-$8,000<br \/>Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, Airframe Maintenance Certificate, Powerplant Maintenance Certificate, Light Sport Aircraft Mechanic Career Studies Certificate, Commercial Pilot<\/p><hr \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/engineering\/aviation\">Hampton University<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation, Franklin W. Olin Engineering Building, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668 (757) 728-6970<\/p><p><em>Pilot<\/em><\/p><p>~120 hours<br \/>~$43,000<br \/>Bachelor of Science Aviation Management \u2013 Air Traffic Control, Bachelor of Science Aviation Management \u2013 Airport Administration, Aviation Minor<\/p><hr \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liberty.edu\/aeronautics\">Liberty University<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515, (434) 582-2000<\/p><p><em>Aviation Maintenance Technician, Pilot<\/em><\/p><p>~45-125 credit hours<br \/>~$30,000<br \/>Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification \u2013 FAA A&amp;P Certificate Program, A.A. in Aviation Maintenance Technology, B.S. in Aviation Maintenance: Management, B.S. in Aviation Maintenance: Unmanned Aerial Systems, B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management (online degree), B.S. in Aviation Technology: Flight and Maintenance<\/p><hr \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udc.edu\/cc\/programs-majors\/aviation-maintenance-technology-aas\">University of the District of Columbia\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><hr \/><p>Reagan National Airport, Hangar #2<br \/>2801 Thomas Avenue, Hangar #2<br \/>Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport<br \/>Washington, DC 20001 (202) 274-5000<\/p><p><em>Aviation Maintenance Technician<\/em><\/p><p>~48-78 credit hours<br \/>~$36,000-$58,500<br \/>Aircraft Mechanic\u2019s Certification, Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate\u2019s Degree<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trb.org\/ACRP\/ACRP.aspx\">Airport Cooperative Research Program<\/a><\/h3><p>The Virginia Space Grant Consortium manages two national higher education programs for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). ACRP is an industry-driven, applied research program that develops near-term, practical solutions to airport challenges. ACRP is authorized by Congress, sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, and managed by the Transportation Research Board.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trb.org\/ACRP\/ACRPDesignCompetition.aspx\">University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs<\/a> challenges individuals and teams of undergraduate and\/or graduate students working with faculty advisors at U.S. colleges and universities to consider innovative approaches related to airport issues. Students can win cash prizes for their winning innovative design solutions. First-place winners present their work at a national award ceremony and at a relevant national conference. Full details are provided in the <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinepubs.trb.org\/onlinepubs\/acrp\/a11-04\/2023-2024-ACRPDesignGuidelines_FINAL_WebVersion.pdf\">Competition guidelines<\/a>.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trb.org\/ACRP\/GraduateResearchAwards.aspx\">Graduate Research Award<\/a> program funds applied research undertaken by graduate students on airport and related aviation system issues. Awardees receive a $12,000 stipend, access to a panel of expert advisors in the chosen research area, an opportunity to present at the TRB Annual Meeting following the completion of their research paper, and the potential to publish that paper in the Transportation Research Record.<\/p><\/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-1273\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Airport Flight Schools<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1273\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1273\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h3>Choosing a Flight School<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Pilot training is available on-site at most airports, either through an FAA-certificated (approved) pilot school (FAR Part 141) or through other training providers (FAR Part 61). An approved school may be able to provide a greater variety of training aids, dedicated facilities, and more flexibility in scheduling. Some colleges and universities also provide pilot training as a part of their curricula.<\/span><\/p><p>Enrollment in an FAA-approved pilot school usually ensures a high quality of training. Approved schools must meet prescribed standards for equipment, facilities, personnel, and curricula. However, individual flight instructors and training companies that are not certificated by the FAA as &#8220;pilot schools&#8221; may also offer high-quality training, but find it impractical to qualify for FAA certification.<\/p><p>\u00a0Another difference between training provided by FAA-approved pilot schools and other providers is that fewer flight hours are required to be eligible for a pilot certificate when the training is received through an approved school. The flight hour requirement for a private pilot certificate is normally 40 hours but may be reduced to 35 hours when training with an approved school. However, since most people require 60 to 75 hours of training, this difference may be insignificant.<\/p><h3>Accredited Virginia Flight Schools<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/doav.virginia.gov\/resources\/airports\/flight-schools\/\">Virginia Department of Aviation maintains a list of accredited Virginia flight schools<\/a>. You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org\/training-and-safety\/learn-to-fly\/flight-schools#t=tagFlightSchools&amp;sort=%40aopaufbusinessname%20ascending\">Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Flight School Finder<\/a> to search for Virginia Flight Schools and learn more about what each school has to offer.<\/p><p>There are 30 locations at regional airports across the Commonwealth where you can obtain a Private Pilots License:<br \/>~$8,000-$15,000<br \/>~Several months to 1 year<br \/><br \/>Advanced ratings and certificates take additional time and tuition at flight schools or college\/university aviation programs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/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=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1274\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Aviation Scholarships<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1274\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1274\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevaba.org\/colgan-application\"><strong>Charles J. Colgan Aviation &amp; Aerospace Scholarship<\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>The annual Charles J. Colgan Aviation &amp; Aerospace Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to a well deserving Virginia resident High School, Technical School Senior or College\/University Undergraduate who is pursuing an aviation related career at an accredited institution located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/doav.virginia.gov\/globalassets\/pdfs\/education\/23-24-plentl-scholarship.pdf\"><strong>Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>The Willard G. Plentl Sr. Aviation Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,500 to a Virginia High School senior who is planning an aviation career in a non-engineering area.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/doav.virginia.gov\/globalassets\/pdfs\/education\/23-24-john-r-lillard-scholarship.pdf\"><strong>John R. Lillard VAOC Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>The John R. Lillard Foundation Aviation Scholarship is awarded to a Virginia high school senior having at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA, are planning a career in the field of aviation, and must be enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/doav.virginia.gov\/globalassets\/pdfs\/education\/23-24-kenneth-r-scott-scholarship.pdf\"><strong>Kenneth R. Scott VAOC Scholarship Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>The Kenneth R. 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From retired F-22 and F-16 pilots to current legacy airline pilots, the level of instruction is unrivaled.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org\/training-and-safety\/students\/aopa-flight-training-scholarships\">Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/nbaa.org\/professional-development\/scholarships\/\"><b>National Business Aviation Assocation<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raa.org\/scholarship\/\"><b>Regional Airline Association<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaa.org\/eaa\/learn-to-fly\/scholarships\"><b>Experimental Aircraft Association<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atca.org\/scholarships\"><b>Air Traffic Control Association<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploring.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Scholarship-Application-Instructions_Aviation_2022_2.pdf\"><b>National Aviation Explorer<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/obap.org\/outreach-programs\/scholarships\/\"><b>Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngpa.org\/scholarships\"><b>Gay Pilots Association<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/leroywhomerjr.org\/scholarships\/\"><b>Leroy W. Homer Jr. Scholarship<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tidewatersoaring.org\/\"><b>Tidewater Soaring Foundation<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/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=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1275\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Aviation Organizations<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1275\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1275\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wai.org\/\">Women in Aviation<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninety-nines.org\/\">Ninety-Nines<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latinopilot.org\/\">Latino Pilots Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amfanational.org\/\">Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awam.org\/\">Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pama.org\/#\/\">Professional Aviation Maintenance Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsa.org\/\">Aeronautical Repair Station Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aopa.org\/\">Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevaba.org\/\">Virginia Aviation Business Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/propilots.org\/\">Professional Pilots Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/obap.org\/\">Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaa.org\/eaa\">Experimental Aircraft Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafinet.org\/\">National Association of Flight Instructors<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpa.org\/\">Air Line Pilots Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/aea.net\/\">Aircraft Electronics Association<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trb.org\/ACRP\/ACRP.aspx\">Airport Cooperative Research Program<\/a><\/p><\/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=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1276\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Other Resources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1276\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1276\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/doav.virginia.gov\/\">Virginia Department of Aviation<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\">Federal Aviation Administration<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/aerocareers.net\/\">Aero Careers<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Aviation Pathways The aviation industry is an integral part of the U.S. economy. 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