Aviation Explorer

Aviation Career Exploring is a hands-on program open to young men and women from the 6th grade to 20 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Aviation

Aviation Career Exploring combines exciting hands-on activities with interactions with aviation professionals representing a wide range of careers.  You will experience firsthand what it’s like to be a pilot, aircraft mechanic, flight engineer or air traffic controller.

You will learn about the educational requirements for a career in Aviation and will receive tangible advice on steps you could take now to prepare and position yourself for a successful career in the field of Aviation.

– Scholar’s will not only explore Aviation but also learn to build drones, code drones, and fly drones and participate in drone competitions.

– Any scholar in the community can join (including home schooler’s)

–  Meet twice monthly – (Girls and Boys)

– College & Career Readiness preparation

– Scholarship Opportunities

– Fun and Exciting “hands-on” career experiences

– Leadership experience and social network development

– “Hands On” Aviation Career Experiences; Career Goal Building, Develop Scholarship Plan

– Plan and pursue your Aviation Career 

–  Build Code and Fly Drones 

– Leadership, Communication, Decision Making; Aviation/Technology Field Trips

– Orientation Flight and Aviation Ground School; Character Building, Career Network /Internships

– Aviation camps; Volunteering at Air Shows; Analysis and Evaluation; Alliance with the Aviation Industry, EAA

– Planning and Sequence of Events, Team Building, and Time Management

– Networking and mentorship opportunities

– Resume Building

KDZ strongly believes Technology and Science education is the Key To SUCCESS! This aviation program specifically geared towards assisting scholars to learn about, engage, and plan for and pursue careers in aviation.

• Drone Aviation (Pilot, Agriculture, Drone Delivery, Drone Software)
• Aviation Architect
• Gasoline Chemist
• Aviation Meteorologist
• Flight Attendant
• Dispatcher
• Air Traffic Controller
• IT – Software developer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Engineer
• Avionics Mechanic – Pilot (Corporate, Commercial, Cargo)
• Airport Management
• Aviation Fashion Designer
• Aviation Commercials – AirPort Operations
• Aviation Maintenance
• Tech Ops
• Aviation Human Capital
• Airport Maintenance
• Airport Safety
• Aviation Attorney
• Aviation Physician
• Airport Design
• Aviation Fashion Design
• Aviation Doctor

And many many many more!

Air Shows

Airport Behind the Scene Tours

Aviation/Drone/Technology College Tours

Orientation Flights

Flight Simulators

Network with Aviation professional

Aviation/Drone/Technology College Tour- March 29-April 7, 2019

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh- July 22-28, 2019

Community Service

And much more!

– Application $50 and $40/month program fee 

– Includes Insurance

– Any scholar in the community can join (including home schooler’s)

– Additional activities