Building the Future Flight Path: Funding Strategies for Advanced Air Mobility Education
Presentation Type
Short presentation 10-15 minutes
In Person or Zoom Presentation
In-Person
Campus
Prescott
Status
Faculty
Faculty/Staff Department
Aeronautical Science
Student Year and Major
2025 Aeronautical Science
Organization, if requesting a table
Advanced Air Mobility Institute
Presentation Description/Abstract
As Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) transforms the aviation landscape, the demand for a workforce skilled in emerging technologies, systems integration, and regulatory frameworks is growing rapidly. Yet, educational programs capable of preparing this workforce often struggle to secure sustainable funding. This presentation examines how educators and industry leaders can collaborate to design, fund, and scale AAM-focused educational initiatives—drawing inspiration from models such as those championed by the Advanced Air Mobility Institute.
We will explore diverse funding pathways, including public–private partnerships, workforce innovation grants, and corporate investment in curriculum development. Special attention will be given to strategies that align academic programs with industry needs, creating pipelines for talent that strengthen both education and enterprise. Attendees will learn how to leverage joint research projects, internship programs, and community partnerships to attract financial and institutional support.
Through case studies and policy examples, we will identify successful approaches that ensure program longevity while promoting diversity, inclusion, and regional economic growth. By fostering alignment between educational outcomes and industry advancement, this session empowers stakeholders to create funding ecosystems that support both learning and innovation.
Ultimately, this presentation argues that coordinated investment between education and industry is not just beneficial—it is essential to realizing a sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready AAM sector.
Building the Future Flight Path: Funding Strategies for Advanced Air Mobility Education
As Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) transforms the aviation landscape, the demand for a workforce skilled in emerging technologies, systems integration, and regulatory frameworks is growing rapidly. Yet, educational programs capable of preparing this workforce often struggle to secure sustainable funding. This presentation examines how educators and industry leaders can collaborate to design, fund, and scale AAM-focused educational initiatives—drawing inspiration from models such as those championed by the Advanced Air Mobility Institute.
We will explore diverse funding pathways, including public–private partnerships, workforce innovation grants, and corporate investment in curriculum development. Special attention will be given to strategies that align academic programs with industry needs, creating pipelines for talent that strengthen both education and enterprise. Attendees will learn how to leverage joint research projects, internship programs, and community partnerships to attract financial and institutional support.
Through case studies and policy examples, we will identify successful approaches that ensure program longevity while promoting diversity, inclusion, and regional economic growth. By fostering alignment between educational outcomes and industry advancement, this session empowers stakeholders to create funding ecosystems that support both learning and innovation.
Ultimately, this presentation argues that coordinated investment between education and industry is not just beneficial—it is essential to realizing a sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready AAM sector.