Become a STEM Flights Pilot Mentor
Donate your time to educate for STEM Flights. Help foster a passion for aviation and change the future of our country.
The first question a potential volunteer Pilot Mentor wants to know is “What am I signing up for?” After application & approval, we ask you to do 4 STEM Flights a year. Start to finish, a STEM Flight takes about 2 ½ hours per student- including an introductory phone call, pre-flight brief, the flight experience and a de-brief. Roughly 10 hours a year if you can do 4 flights.
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Our STEM Flight Pilot Mentors (PMs) are the key to successfully motivating students to pursue STEM and Aviation careers. The enthusiasm and professionalism of our Pilots helps to shape the students’ interests in taking next steps towards a STEM career.
Step 1
Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements to become a Pilot Mentor:
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Valid airman’s certificate.
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Flight log showing 250 flight hours total time (minimum).
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Current medical certificate.
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Qualified and current to carry passengers in the aircraft you plan to use (log).
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Proof of current biennial flight review.
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Proof of Aircraft Passenger Liability Insurance ($1M combined liability minimum) for the aircraft used (owned, rented, or borrowed).
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In addition to providing the above documentation, PMs must agree to comply with the following:
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Adhere to all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Conduct all STEM Flight missions during daylight hours and in VFR weather conditions.
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Complete a Criminal Background Check
Requirements for an Approved STEM Flights Aircraft:
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Must have less than 2000 hours since last engine overhaul.
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Must have a current Annual/Conditional aircraft inspection.
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Must be clean and in safe & fully operational condition.
Step 3
Gather your required documents and apply below to become a STEM Flights Pilot Mentor:
- Copy of your Pilot's License
- Copy of your most current medical
- Proof of Aircraft Insurance