Georgia’s New Flight Academy Offers $1M to Diversify Aviation’s Future
A new flight academy in Georgia is offering $1 million in scholarships to help underrepresented pilots break into aviation. The Lookup Flight Academy at Briscoe Field aims to support aspiring aviators who face financial and social barriers. One of the first recipients, Jayden Nicholson, has already received a $2,500 award to chase his dream of flying.
The cost of pilot training can be steep, often ranging from $15,000 to over $130,000. This financial hurdle keeps many talented individuals from pursuing careers in aviation. Currently, underrepresented pilots make up just 3% of the industry, a gap the academy hopes to narrow.
Unlike traditional scholarships, Lookup Flight Academy focuses on personal stories rather than grades alone. David Delgado, who oversees the awards, looks at what drives applicants and the challenges they’ve overcome. The scholarships are open to anyone, regardless of ethnicity or background, as long as they show determination and passion for flying. Jayden Nicholson’s scholarship will help cover his training expenses. His story reflects the academy’s mission: to remove financial obstacles and inspire a more diverse generation of pilots.
The $1 million in scholarships will provide practical support to aspiring pilots like Nicholson. By lowering financial barriers, the academy expects more underrepresented individuals to enter the aviation field. The programme’s success could eventually shift the industry’s demographics over time.
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