Have you been bitten by the aviation bug? What do you do now? At Aviation Explorer Post 747, our goal is to equip the student with the necessary skills to achieve his/her aviation goals, including access to pilots, aircraft mechanics, air traffic controllers and/or airport manager as well as aircraft design engineers.

Meetings

Post 747 meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. We cover ground school material or host special aviation speakers.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips bring exposure to a variety of aviation companies, airports and events.

Scholarships Available!

Explorers who complete ground school and pass the FAA private pilot written exam are eligible to apply for scholarship funds to help pay for half the cost of flying lessons – up to $6000.

Ruth Logan founded Aviation Explorers Post 747 in 2002 at Whiteman Airport. Since then, the group has helped nearly 40 young people achieve their private pilot certificates – twice the national average. Most of these students have gone on to receive advanced ratings and/or degrees and several now have professional careers in aviation.

Aviation explorer members are lying on their back under and airplane as they gently remove oil and dirt during an airplane wash fundraiser.
An airplane wash – one of the regular Aviation Explorers fundraisers.

Opportunities & Skills

Learn about the educational requirements for careers in aviation and receive tangible advice on steps you can take now to prepare for a successful career in aviation

Learning

Learn aviation protocols and
leadership methods

Teamwork

Understand the importance of
teamwork in a professional setting

Hands-On

Participate in hands-on projects to give a real feel for whether this career is the right one for you

Networking

Network with professionals who
work in these careers daily and know what it takes to get into college for their specific career

Get in Touch

Want to join Aviation Explorers?

Vista Aviation

Meetings 2nd & 4th Monday @ 6:30 pm
10000 Airpark Way, Pacoima, CA 91331

Post Advisor

Lisa Fusano
(818) 640-9850
explorerpost747@aol.com

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