Dear Houston Student, I am pleased to welcome you to a new opportunity that may open your world to a Special Thanks future in aviation and aerospace. As the director of aviation for the fourth largest city in the United States, it is my PARTNERS honor to partner with Houston area high schools in a partnership to grow interest in Ross Shaw Sterling High School an important field that has a strong Texas Southern University connection to the community nicknamed, “Space City.” As a teenager, I became fascinated with aviation and I enjoy the journey I experience SPONSORS as first a pilot and later as an executive for airports in three major U.S. cities. Aerospace Industry Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership My dream is to create a Houston-based initiative geared to launching the passion Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for flying in the next generation of aviators Houston Independent School District and space pioneers. (College and Career Readiness) AWARD WINNING Thanks for your interest in this exciting NASA’s Johnson Space Center journey. Ross Shaw Sterling High School Sincerely, San Jacinto College Texas Southern University Mario Diaz Director of Aviation 2018 - 2019 Aviation Club Benefits & Membership Criteria Students will have Membership the opportunity to: is open to: • Obtain paid Internships. • HISD high school students in grades 9-12. • Connect on a monthly basis and Founded in Fall 2012, exchange ideas with diverse and • Students in good standing with a successful aviation/aerospace leaders minimum GPA of 3.0. the mission of the and educators in the industry. Houston Airport System • Students who maintain satisfactory • Work directly with mentors to foster attendance at meetings throughout Aviation Club is to: educational growth and leadership the year. development. • Create an educational and learning • Students with a desire and passion for experience for students that ignites • Meet peers from other high schools exploring post secondary educational an interest in aerospace careers. who share their common enthusiasm, and career opportunities in aerospace excitement and energy for or aviation. • Promote interest for students in aviation/aerospace related careers. pursuing a post secondary degree in aerospace or aviation related • Enjoy enriching monthly field trips careers at community colleges and that will engage students in practical universities with related degree and hands-on experiences to become disciplines. better acquainted with strategic and operational issues facing the aviation • Support greater Houston area and aerospace industry. students’ interest in aerospace and aviation careers. For more information: Please email us at: [email protected].