My First Flight
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
OBAP's Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace through week-long summer academies.
Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has played a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aerospace.
Day 1: Airport Fire Department
Day 2 SWI and the Centrifuge
Day 3: San Antonio Police Department, Airport Management, & Boeing Center.
Day 4: Mission Center and Air Traffic Control Tower
Day 5: Randolph Air Force Base and Lackland Airport
Becoming a pilot is one of my biggest goals. My love for aviation started early—flying with my parents and being fascinated by turbine engines even as a toddler. Throughout my childhood, my parents have supported this passion by enrolling me in programs that nurtured my interest. Jack and Jill of America has played a major role in giving me access to many of these opportunities, helping fuel my journey toward aviation.
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Piloting simulators at Randolph Air Force Base
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Piloting multiple flights through Barrio Aviation, Incorporated
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Member of Tuskegee Airmen Junior Program
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OBAP: Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
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NSBE Jr: National Society of Black Engineers Middle/High School Program
I plan to formally begin flight school during the summer of 2026
