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Project Aviator Inc.

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NonProfit Organization created by Pilots for Pilots. Mission: Offer mentorship and scholarship opportunities.2026 lead sponsor: Southwest Airlines❤️💙💛

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The Project Aviator Golf Team, at the United Airlines, Newark Cheif Pilot’s Office Golf Tournament. We can’t wait to return next year in bigger numbers! taken in Fiddler's Elbow Country Club by @projectaviator

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6 months ago

The Second Annual Project Aviator Pickleball Extreme tournament had 24 participants! We had such a great time, and we’d like to thank our sponsors. We look forward to next year, June 12th 2026!

Presenting Sponsor: Southwest Airlines @southwestair

The Broadmoor Hotel @thebroadmoor

Southwest Airlines Pilot Association @swapapilots

Flight Uniforms @flightuniform

Jerry, Joy, and Jeremy Trio, @jerryandjoymusic @thumpinband

Selkirk Pickleball @selkirksport

Aviator Intelligence @aviatorintelhq @flyingwithbigern

Ty Okada @_tyokada

Abbie and Kevin O’Connor by @projectaviator

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RTAG CONVENTION DAY 1
Day one in Denver was a roaring success! We met multiple mentors and mentees at our booth. Featured is Jennifer Shields, who won the Destination Flight Deck Scholarship last month. We love seeing our mentors and mentees in person at conferences and events! Also thank you again to Aviator Intelligence who sponsored the $1,000 scholarship, which is open until 10/12 at 12pm MT. The scholarship will be announced with RTAG President Josh at approximately 2pm MT on 10/12.
Thank you RTAG, we are excited for day 2!
@rtag_nation
@flyingwithbigern
@aviatorintelhq by @projectaviator

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Our final destination flight deck scholarship is $500 and is awarded to: Eleanor, congratulations!!

Hi! My name is Eleanor Boling and I am a 29 year old Commercial Pilot working towards my CFI Certificate. I discovered my passion for flying shortly after graduating college. I had little to no exposure to aviation growing up and actually had a fear of flying. That fear drove my curiosity toward aviation and I took my Discovery Flight in April of 2021 and it changed everything. I currently work as an Operations Agent for Southwest and I truly love my job, the people I work with, and the opportunities it has given me. I owe so much of my success to some amazing instructors, without whom, I would not have made it as far as I have. I am looking forward to instructing and supporting others throughout their aviation journeys.

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A special THANK YOU to SWA pilot Jennifer Meiners for your generosity donating to make this round of destination flight deck scholarships possible again!

As well, thank you to all who applied and sent this link to others who are flight training.

#projectaviator #pilot #scholarship #training by @projectaviator

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Congratulations, Nathalie on being selected for one of the $500 destination flight deck scholarships!

Here’s a short Bio:

My name is Nathalie Coriat, and I am a ramp agent at Miami International Airport. I am currently training to earn my Certified Flight Instructor certificate at Phoenix East Aviation so I can begin instructing, share my passion with new students, and build the flighthours required for the airlines. As a first-generation pilot and proud employee of Southwest Airlines, I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to further my career and chase my ultimate dream of one day flyingin the Southwest flight deck.

#projectaviator #pilot #scholarship #training by @projectaviator

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Our other $1000 Destination Flight Deck Scholarship is awarded to Jordan Booth, congratulations!!

Here is a short Bio from Jordan:

My name is Jordan I’m 29 I started my career here at Southwest in 2017 when I was 20 years old as a customer service agent in Sacramento. I joined the Oakland inflight group in 2021 and now I am looking for my next step in joining the flight deck. Prior to Southwest I got my 4 year degree in criminal justice from California state university Fresno where I was also apart of the track and field program. I spent many of my younger years going to air shows on tracks Air Force base with my parents and my older brother. I’ve always loved airplanes and always dreamt of flying them one day. Flying southwest through summers as a young child I’m proud to be apart of this family promoting through the ranks of youth traveler all the way to first officer some day. I really want to thank Southwest for being my home and helping me create the bridge to my destination. I want to thank project aviator as well on helping be the bridge of the financial demand that flight training demands, the mentors in this program are amazing Jen Meiners has been the most amazing inspiration along my journey. And learning her story and her as a person truly gives me the motivation I need to keep going and striving through every hurdle along the way.

#projectaviator #mentor #scholarship #pilot #training by @projectaviator

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Being selected for one of the $1000 Destination Flight Deck Scholarships is: Anthony! Congratulations!!

Here is a short Bio:

Hi, I’m Anthony Hayes. I’ve been a Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant for 15 years, and aviation has been a lifelong passion of mine. I currently hold my Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Single-Engine Certificate, and I’m working toward my Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On as my next step toward becoming a professional pilot.
Over the years as a flight attendant, one of the things I’ve taken the most pride in is mentoring and encouraging fellow flight attendants and their family members who are interested in becoming pilots. I’ve always enjoyed sharing what I’ve learned from my own journey and motivating others to believe that a career on the flight deck is possible for them too.
Outside of aviation, I’m a husband and father, and spending time with my family means everything to me. I’m also passionate about youth sports and serve as a youth basketball director and coach.
I’m incredibly grateful to Jennifer and Project Aviator for this scholarship. This support will go directly toward helping me complete my Multi-Engine Add-On and brings me one step closer to a dream I’ve been pursuing for many years. I truly appreciate the investment in my journey.

#projectaviator #scholarship #mentor #mentee pilot by @projectaviator

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Our other $1500 Destination Flight Deck Scholarship is awarded to, Adia! Congratulations!!

Here’s a short Bio:

Adia Josephson began her flight training journey later in life, while balancing a career as a Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant, and raising two daughters. Now a Commercial Pilot and Advanced Ground Instructor, she is working toward becoming a Certified Flight Instructor. She is passionate about encouraging others to pursue their aviation goals, regardless of where they are in life, and looks forward to sharing her love of flying through instruction as she continues her own training.

#projectaviator #mentor #scholarship #pilot #training by @projectaviator

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Congratulations, Evan on being selected for a $1500 Destination flight deck Scholarship!

Here’s a short Bio:

My name is Evan Bradford I am currently working on my instrument rating and have been an A&P for 7 years now. I work for Southwest Airlines and I also actively work at the flight school I’m training out of which I feel like has given me a much better depth of understanding flight training. My goal is to make it back to working for Southwest as a pilot. If I’m not at the airport I’m mountain biking, surfing or working on restoring my vintage Volkswagen and Porsche.

#projectaviator #mentor #pilot #scholarship by @projectaviator

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Project Aviator was proud to support the 2026 Pickle-bee at the Broadmoor! by @projectaviator

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Congratulations, Keaton for being the recipient of our 2026 back to school scholarship!

Here’s a short Bio:

I am a Commercial Aviation student at the University of North Dakota and an FAA-Part 141 private pilot and Part 107 remote pilot. I currently work as a part of UND’s flight dispatch, to gain experience in the coordination that supports safe and efficient flight operations. Before I started college, I completed an airport-operations micro-internship at Cobb County International Airport–McCollum Field in GA.

In high school, I previously served as Corps Commander of my high school’s Air Force JROTC program and founded S.T.A.R.S., a student-led outreach program that connects high school mentors with younger students through aviation, robotics, drones, cybersecurity, and other STEM activities. I also enjoyed competing in CyberPatriot, aerial drone, and robotics competitions.

As I continue to advance with my ratings, I hope to become an airline captain and eventually contribute to aviation policy. Outside of aviation, I enjoy playing the trumpet, cooking, traveling, camping, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends. I am extremely grateful to Project Aviator for their mentorship and supporting the next step in my aviation journey and can’t wait to stay involved in the future!

- Keaton

We have more scholarships to come in 2026 so keep applying and sending to those in flight training!

Happy Flying ✈️

#scholarship #projectaviator #pilot #mentor #myund by @projectaviator

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September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the 2,977 lives lost, the families forever changed, and a nation that was changed in an instant.

We remember the passengers and crews aboard American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77, and United Airlines Flight 93. We remember the families who said goodbye that morning, never knowing it would be the last time. We remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and countless ordinary people who ran toward danger to help others.

And we remember the profound impact September 11 had on aviation. Four flights that never reached their destinations. Thousands of airline employees whose lives were changed forever. An industry, and a country, that would never be quite the same.

For those of us who have chosen aviation as our path, the skies carry a little more weight today.

We honor those we lost by remembering their names, their stories, their families, and the lives they left behind.

25 years later, we remember.
We honor. We grieve.
And we will never forget. 🇺🇸

#projectaviator #wewillneverforget #america by @projectaviator

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