Aviation Program Schedule:
Aviation Program Schedule:
Fall 2026 Session
September – October
Graduation TBD
Interested in participating in a future cohort? Students should write a 250-500 word essay explaining why they want to participate in the program. Complete the form below and email both the form and the essay to SCAP Program Director, Mary Levens.
The Spartanburg Science Center has partnered with the Spartanburg Downtown Airport to expose our community to the value and appreciation of aviation. It is one of the first partnerships known that matches a community science center with the study and hands-on experience of many aspects of aviation. Hang on for the ride!
Mary A. Levens
SCAP Program Director
Spartanburg Science Center
This diverse program curriculum demonstrates all the possibilities in working in the aviation field. It allows young people to see what the aviation field has to offer in more ways than just being a pilot.
Attend an educational class with the Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. This will provide an inside look at how the Civil Air Patrol progresses into the United States Air Force as a career.
Learn how technology is creating a cost effective way to train pilots by experiencing a flight simulator as it re-creates aircraft flight and the environment in which it flies.
Learn how physics and weather patterns provide flight through experiencing an Instructional glider flight around the local area. A glider is a heavier-than-air aircraft.
This class will show how the FAA is cornerstone in aviation safety and creating aviation policy. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a governmental body of the United States with powers to regulate all aspects of civil aviation.
Learn about the types of ground equipment and support services that are required to refuel and service an aircraft.
Work alongside a licensed aircraft mechanic in carrying out maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Fly a powered flight to a local airport for lunch. See what is takes to become a pilot in command of an aircraft that is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
Do you know a student who is interested in Aviation?
Each class can host six individuals between 16-20 years for the opportunity to learn from the full resources available at the Spartanburg Memorial Downtown Airport. Piloted in partnership with the airport’s aviation groups and the Spartanburg Science Center, students will be taken through a seven week program. At the conclusion of the course the group will present their experiences in a digital format to members of each of the contributing organizations.
