The program provides transportation to and from Republic Airport for flight lessons and aims to bring diversity and inclusion into the airline industry by exposing youth in underserved communities to aviation.
The United Youth Aviators - Flight Academy Pilot Program offers comprehensive flight training and ground school for high school students aspiring to achieve their FAA Airman's Certificate (Private Pilot License). Students engage in both virtual ground lessons and in-person flight lessons at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, LI. The curriculum covers essential aviation topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airport operations, air traffic control, communications, airspace perimeters, meteorology, weight and balance, maps, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Participants will gain hands-on experience flying a Cessna 172-G1000, a single-engine, four-seater aircraft, accumulating the required 40 hours of logged flight time with FAA Certified Flight Instructors. The program prepares students for the FAA written test, oral test, and check ride with an FAA Certified Designated Pilot Examiner, as well as the FAA third-class medical exam. Students must be 16 years old for their first solo flight and 17 years old to qualify for the Airman's Certificate.
A typical day involves ground lessons conducted via Zoom, covering theoretical aspects of aviation, followed by flight lessons at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, LI, where students receive hands-on flight training in a Cessna 172-G1000.
This program is best for high school students aged 13-18 who are serious about pursuing a career in aviation and aim to obtain their FAA Private Pilot License.
Transportation provided to Republic Airport in Farmingdale, LI for flights
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