Sponsorship showcases AIM’s national leadership in aviation education, strengthens educator partnerships, and inspires future aviation professionals.

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is proud to serve as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2025 AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Symposium, taking place November 16-18 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As the premier national gathering of high school educators, administrators, and industry leaders, the symposium hosts more than 500 attendees each year to advance pathways toward aviation careers.

AIM’s Diamond Sponsorship provides high-visibility opportunities to showcase aviation maintenance education and the institute’s leadership in workforce development. AIM is honored to host the Monday evening reception, as well as a breakout session designed to engage educators, students, and industry partners nationwide.

The breakout session titled, “From STEM to Sky: Inspiring Careers in Aviation Maintenance,” will showcase the success stories of AIM alumni Tiffany Logan and Aaron Martin, who first discovered their interest in aviation maintenance through high school STEM programs and went on to build rewarding careers through an AIM education. The session will be moderated by Mark Holloway, Executive Director of Aviation Education at AIM.

Through its sponsorship and participation, AIM highlights the importance of early engagement in aviation education. By sparking curiosity and demonstrating the excitement and purpose behind aviation maintenance, AIM helps open doors to meaningful, in-demand careers, cultivating the next generation of skilled aviation professionals and strengthening the future of the industry.

About the Aviation Institute of Maintenance

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is a leading provider of aviation maintenance training, preparing students for careers that keep the world in flight. With campuses across the United States, AIM offers hands-on training in aircraft maintenance and is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce ready to meet the demands of the aviation industry.

About AOPA Foundation

The AOPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is the philanthropic arm of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. The foundation funds programs, including the AOPA Air Safety Institute and the You Can Fly program. The goal of the AOPA Foundation is to fund opportunities for growth throughout the entire general aviation community.

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