Inspiring Young Minds to Explore Aviation Careers

Allegiant partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to create aviation-inspired programming

By Andrew Porrello

Allegiant wants to help the next generation of aviators get excited and inspired by aeronautical sciences. We know the future of the industry depends on it! That’s why we announced a new partnership with Boys & Girls Club of America. In May, we pledged $1 million to the organization to develop aviation-inspired programming to reach youth across the country.

To celebrate the partnership, Allegiant hosted over 20 Club kids from ages 9 to 18 at their West Coast training center in Las Vegas. The kids got the unique opportunity to interact with pilots and other aviation professionals, tour the airline’s mock cabin trainer, and fly an Airbus flight simulator. The equipment is used to train Allegiant crew members before they begin flying with the airline.

“Allegiant is committed to inspiring the next generation of young aviators and aircraft maintenance engineers,” said Keith Hansen, Allegiant’s SVP Government/Airport Affairs & Corporate Communications. “We know this industry has a unique way of captivating young minds and sparking curiosity. Allegiant’s partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America allows us to enhance our emphasis on STEM education and offer kids around the country experiential opportunities to view the world of aviation through a lens that may not otherwise be available to them.”

Additionally, the partnership includes a fundraising campaign to match donations made by individuals who make a new monthly pledge or increase a current pledge amount. Through this matching program, Allegiant plans to create twice the impact, all year long. This ensures kids at every stage of development have resources they need to succeed academically.

Promoting STEM education with an emphasis on careers in the aeronautical sciences is one of our core pillars of corporate giving. The airline plans to host experiential activities and offer mentorship opportunities in multiple cities across the country. Through this partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Allegiant aims to engage children of all ages to empower and inspire them to pursue careers in aviation.

Please visit BGCA.org/monthly to learn more.