A runway beneath a monumental gateway arch, with an airplane approaching at sunrise

Welcome to
Sky Riders Gateway

Connecting students to opportunities in
aviation and aerospace.

Start My Journey ◷   Takes less than 3 minutes!
Personalized for YouTailored to your interests and goals.
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
2Tell us about
yourself
3Review your
best matches
4Save and plan
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!
BUILDING THE GATEWAY TOGETHER

Partnered Organizations

Meet aviation and aerospace organizations helping expand access to education, mentorship, scholarships, and hands-on experiences.

Experimental Aircraft Association and Young EaglesWomen's Soaring Pilots AssociationCivil Air PatrolWomen in Aviation InternationalOrganization of Black Aerospace Professionals
Meet Our Partnered Organizations →