Our Airline Pilot Pathway Program (AP3) Camp has officially concluded today! The inaugural camp was developed as an effort to continue to educate, engage and empower future aviators across the country during the summer months when school is out of session. This aviation summer camp was tailored to students within our AP3 program that were senior level students or certified flight instructors.
Students applied by submitting an application, resume and letter of reference, and were chosen for a spot in the all-expenses-paid, three-day camp. AP3 Camp provided an opportunity for student pilots to explore, grow, develop new skills and form lasting relationships in a friendly, career-focused environment.
We hosted multiple sessions in both our Atlanta and Houston facilities in June, July and August. In total we had 42 students join us from 21 flight schools and universities across the country. Students attended from the following schools:
- Aerosim Flight Academy
- Auburn University
- Aviator College
- Bridgewater State University
- Central Washington University
- Delaware State University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Falcon Aviation Academy
- Henderson State University
- Jacksonville University
- Kansas State University , Salina
- Kent State University
- Liberty University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Middle Georgia State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Utah Valley University
- University of Dubuque
- University of North Dakota
- Western Michigan University
Campers participated in a number of fun and nurturing activities. Here are a few of the camp activities they got to participate in:
- Behind-the-scenes tour of ExpressJet’s facilities including our airport crew lounge, Flight Ops training center, maintenance hangar and Operation Support Center (Atlanta)
- Tour of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Attend Delta Flight Museum (Atlanta) and 1940 Air Terminal Museum (Houston)
- Meet with ExpressJet leadership
- Sessions in our flight simulators
- Pilot shadow experience
- Professional development opportunities (headshots, mock interviews, resume critiques)
- Aviation Think Tank (campers present ideas to solve industry concerns)
- Bonding activities including Keemah Boardwalk, Painted Pin and Top Golf
- First officer interviews for eligible candidates
Check out some of the amazing moments from the camp below.
