An ACE camper flies the airplane over the Alabama countryside

An ACE camper smiles from the cockpit on a discovery flight

Aviation starts here

Helping the next
generation of pilots
take to the skies

At OAF, we provide exciting, hands-on programs that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open real pathways to flight and beyond.

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Our Mission

Opening the flight deck to every student

From interactive career experiences to hands-on programs, we connect STEM education to real careers in aviation. Our mission is to inspire the next generation and guide them to new futures.

Our Story

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Engage.Explore. Elevate.

Our Programs

Choose your flight path

ACE STEM Academy

Our Aviation Career Education (ACE) STEM Academy pairs STEM learning curriculum with curated aviation exposure.

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Discovery Flights

Hands-on first flights that turn curiosity into a real-world goal for young aviators.

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Flight Simulators

Age-appropriate simulator sessions let students explore the cockpit before they ever leave the ground.

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Mentorship & Career Planning

Individual career-path planning and mentorship connecting youth to aviation professionals.

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Every kid deserves a shot at the sky

OAF connects students to bright futures they might otherwise never reach — through camps, discovery flights, and mentorship.

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OAF campers gather around a Care Flight helicopter

“Providing exposure to aviation can provide a dream and a goal for young people. OAF will provide Aviation Career Education (ACE) camps for youth, predominantly from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds.”

Jessica Sanders Walker

Founder & President

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