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AviationStart not only helps you discover a wide range of outreach programs available to launch your aviation career, but gives you access to the millions, aviation stakeholders are pouring into workforce development.

We are still in the early stages of building out AviationStart, but we have already provided the first AI Powered Scholarship Program, to match you with any known scholarship available for a variety of aviation careers. Discover the resources available to help advance your aviation career by simply answering a few questions.

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Also to help you make the best decisions, regarding an aviation career, it’s important to have current and accurate information on the industry. Both a macro and micro view. The most recent macro forecast of the aviation industry was just released by CAE. It’s a very good read if you have any interest in becoming a pilot, mechanic, air traffic controller, or pursuing another career field in aviation. (2025 CAE Hiring Forecast).

Make sure to check back soon, because AviationStart Member’s Section will be your source for:

  • Exclusive content from industry leaders on how to accelerate your career in aviation.

  • Advice from World Renowned Pilots on how to be part of the 20% of all pilots that successfully complete flight training (More than 80% of new pilots quit flight training. You’ll hear fist hand, advice from pilots to avoid the mistakes that cause the majority of people to quit.)

  • Opportunities to network with recruiters from major aviation employers and ask questions to help you become more competitive in the aviation job market.

And so much more. All of which, is completely free.

Including, great give aways for things you actually need. Take this brand new premium Zulu 4 Headset for example. A $1,099 headset for any aspiring pilot. No purchase needed, No age limit. Just an interest in having a career in aviation. Register to win a $1,099 Lightspeed Zulu 4 before January 31st, 2026!

Very soon, you’ll also be able to access things like:

  • an in-depth guide on how to go from no experience to getting hired (essentially a generic guide for each major career)

  • interviews with established people in those respective career fields

  • Interviews with people just starting out in those career fields, with recommendations on what they wish they knew before they started

  • Best Practices Section

  • Community Forums - Where people can ask questions to professionals in each career field. For example:

      • where an aspiring airline pilot could ask an airline recruiter would they prefer a charter pilot background over a CFI?

      • where an aspiring air traffic controller can ask an FAA HR rep questions about what they need to do, to get selected for a specific facility?

      • Where a high school student could ask a college admissions rep what degree program would be best to become a marketing analyst at Gulfstream?

    Plus, any feedback you provide, on things that would be helpful or you want to know. (So make sure to give us as much feedback as possible.)

To avoid flooding your inbox, we try to minimize emails AviationStart sends to our community of aspiring aviation professionals. So, for unique scholarships, networking opportunities to accelerate your career, and occassional opportunities of a lifetime, make sure to follow one of these accounts on social media:

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Jamail Larkins founded AviationStart to remove barriers and make aviation careers more accessible. Without industry connections or financial backing, he became one of the youngest airshow pilots in the country, proving that anyone with determination can succeed in aviation.

Today, AviationStart helps aspiring students and professionals take flight by providing access to over $20 million in scholarships, training programs, and career pathways—turning aviation dreams into reality.