Aviation pathways
A&P Program
Overview
The aviation industry is heading into a critical decade. With a large portion of the current workforce nearing retirement, there’s a growing global demand for skilled pilots, aircraft mechanics, and aviation engineers. Yet high training costs and long certification timelines often stand in the way for many aspiring young people. While research shows that early exposure to STEM education increases interest in related careers, Hawaii lacks accessible programs that connect students to real opportunities in aviation. Because of this, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum has launched Aviation Pathways—a dynamic, hands-on program designed to build practical skills and offer mentorship for students interested in becoming pilots or certified A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanics. Through Aviation Pathways, students gain real experience, explore career options, and take meaningful steps toward entering the aviation field—all right here in Hawaii
Aviation Pathways
A&P Program
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, in partnership with West-MEC, is launching a A&P Program for high school Juniors to obtain the necessary skills and competencies to test for their FAA A&P license that could ultimately lead to employment as an Airframe Technician, Powerplant Technician or Air Transportation Technician. This off-campus program requires student commitment to participate in a two-year, hand-on training program.
Requirements
- Entering Junior year of high school
- Oahu resident
- Has spoken to school counselor regarding the program
- For DOE students, apply and be enrolled into the State Distance Learning Program (SDLP)
Interested in Supporting this Program?
Your generous support fuels the dreams of local youth, empowering the next generation of aviation leaders to take flight.
Mahalo to our Generous Supporters:
Si Robin Foundation
Hawaiian Airlines
State of Hawaii GIA
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation
Island Energy Services
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)
Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol
Pacific Air Cargo
Toolkit Technologies
Solairus Aviation
Rick and Teresa Price
Gen Raymond Johns Jr., USAF (Ret.) and Eileen Mosolino
Mike and Carol Shealy
Col and Mrs. Robert P. “Rob” Moore, USAF (Ret.)
CAPT Jack and Michelle Schneider
Col. Richard “Dick” May Jr., USAF (Ret.)
Dr. Martha and Mr. Buck Welch Jr.
Brad and Sue Ball
Greg Stout
Chris Thorpe and Pam Dickson
Kathryn Pickman
Kelly K. White
Chuck and Shari Cotton
