A notebook with STEM-themed doodles, colored pencils, a ruler, and a circuit board. The letters "STEM" are prominently displayed in red, blue, and light blue on the page.
Logo for STEAM Aviation, featuring stylized blue text with the word 'STEAM' and 'AVIATION' in smaller capital letters underneath the letter 'M'.

STEM Education Through Aviation

Aviation is an excellent STEM education platform. In addition to STEM, it also provides history lessons, communication skills, and financial planning with practical applications to build solid life skills.

Did you know some people learn to fly before they learn to drive? You can fly for the airlines at age 21, and through 2025, it is predicted that every major airline will continue to be hiring!

When I was giving a presentation, a parent said, “My child has an interest in aviation, but I have no idea where to start.”
At another presentation, a teacher admitted not knowing there was a local flight school or that her children were old enough to start flight training!
We want anyone interested in aviation to have access to learning opportunities, activities, and, ultimately, maybe even a career in aviation.
We’re bringing aviation education to the forefront.

Continuing Education for Teachers

We have partnered with the Iowa AEA to develop a certified course for teachers! This course covers the basics of getting started in the aviation field and counts toward their continuing education credits. Check it out here.

Classroom Learning

We offer in-class presentations and curriculum assistance to teachers looking to incorporate aviation into their course curriculum.

A man leans over to discuss a large map spread out on the floor with a group of six children in a classroom setting.
An adult dressed as an aviator hands a child in a red shirt and hat a model airplane during an outdoor event. A chalk drawing with "Check in Here" is visible on the ground.

Field Trips

Join us at an aviation event or set up a plane tour to see the science and thrill of flight firsthand!

Activities

There are many ways to incorporate STEM and the theories of flight into the classroom. Contact us for recommended activities for your student's age group.

A young boy in an orange shirt plays with a toy plane on grassy field while several other children gather near a small green aircraft in the background under a cloudy sky.
A group of young people gathers around a computer setup with multiple monitors in a gym. Two of them are seated, actively using the controls, while the others watch.

Simulators

At OAFC, we have the same simulator pilots train on. This is a great window into aviation training and what to expect when you’re off the ground.

To talk more about why aviation and STEM education go hand in hand, contact Jeff!