Personalized for YouTailored to your interests and goals.
Welcome to
Sky Riders Gateway
Connecting students to opportunities in
aviation and aerospace.
ScholarshipsFind funding for your dreams.
MentorsConnect with aviation and aerospace professionals.
OrganizationsDiscover programs and communities.
EventsFind events and opportunities.
HOW IT WORKS
Four Steps From Curiosity to Direction
Tell us what interests you, then Gateway helps turn that starting point into opportunities and a practical plan.
1Choose your
interests
interests
2Tell us about
yourself
yourself
3Review your
best matches
best matches
4Save and plan
your next steps
your next steps
WHY THIS MATTERS
Sky Riders is here to rewrite the narrative.
Talent is everywhere, but access to information, mentors, training, and opportunity is not. Gateway helps young people recognize that there is a place for them in aviation and aerospace, then shows them a practical way forward.
EXPLORE YOUR PATH
Find Your Place in Aviation and Aerospace
These six areas are starting points, not limits. Choose what catches your attention to understand the work, skills, and possibilities connected to it.
PilotLearn how to begin a path toward the flight deck.SpaceExplore spacecraft, missions, and careers beyond Earth.Aerospace EngineeringDesign and build the systems that make flight possible.Weather & ClimateUnderstand the atmosphere that shapes every mission.Aircraft MaintenanceHelp keep aircraft safe, reliable, and ready to fly.Drones & RoboticsBuild and operate the next generation of flight technology.
YOUR PERSONAL GATEWAY
Answer a few questions and see what fits you.
Gateway matches your interests and current stage with relevant careers, programs, scholarships, organizations, and next steps.
Start My Journey →◷ Takes less than 3 minutes!DISCOVER SOARINGU.S. age milestones. Training and local program requirements vary.
Your First Flight Could Be Without an Engine.
Start flying sooner than you think. Gliding gives young people a hands-on introduction to aircraft control, weather, judgment, and the aviation community.
No FAA minimumBegin lessons with an instructor
14Eligible to solo a glider
16Eligible for a private glider certificate
BUILDING THE GATEWAY TOGETHER
Explore Our Organization Directory →Partnered Organizations
Together, we help the next generation discover aviation, find support, and take their next step. Explore our partners—or help us open another door.
Women's Soaring Pilots Association