ACE STEM Academy
Our Aviation Career Education (ACE) STEM Academy pairs STEM learning curriculum with curated aviation exposure.
Our Programs
Turning aviation interest into real career pathways
The Aviation Career Education (ACE) STEM Academy pairs classroom-ready STEM curriculum with hands-on aviation exposure — cockpit time, mentors, and career pathways students can't get anywhere else. We are proud to be co-sponsored by the FAA. Each academy culminates in a cohort of students who leave with a real plan for a future in flight.
Inside the Academy
Hands on from day one
Students take the controls on discovery flights, suit up in flight gear, train in simulators, and walk the stage as ACE Academy graduates.
Behind the Scenes
Films from the flight line
A look back at ACE Academy cohorts, Discovery Flights, and the moments that turn students into aviators.
ACE Academy Alabama
ACE Academy Nevada
Aviation Challenge · U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Drone Academy
STEM Entrepreneurship · University of Alabama
Camper Spotlights & Shorts
Support the next class of aviation professionals
Your gift funds flight hours, STEM materials, and mentorship for students who might never otherwise touch an airplane.