HELP US INTRODUCE THE NEXT GENERATION TO AVIATION.
The Lehigh Valley Aviation Discovery Program. A Community Initiative of AviationStart.org.
Become a program sponsorSee what your support sets in motion.
Thousands of students throughout the Lehigh Valley are approaching important decisions about college, technical education and careers. Many have never been exposed to aviation.
The Lehigh Valley Aviation Discovery Program connects these students with real aviation professionals and hands-on experiences. Sponsors make these opportunities possible.
AviationStart brings together students, high schools, parents, flight schools, airports, aviation employers, local businesses, community organizations and sponsors. Together, we build a community-supported pathway into aviation careers and give interested students clear next steps.
What your sponsorship supports
Sponsorship levels
Choose a level that fits your organization and help put aviation within reach for more students.
Takeoff Sponsor
$1,500Helps sponsor approximately 10 students.
- Logo on program materials
- Recognition on program website
- Social media recognition
- Certificate of appreciation
Cruise Sponsor
$3,750Helps sponsor approximately 25 students.
- All Takeoff Sponsor benefits
- Logo on event materials
- Enhanced website recognition
- Recognition in program announcements
Flight Path Partner
$5,000+Supports a full school Aviation Career Day or customized initiative.
- All Cruise Sponsor benefits
- Premier program recognition
- Speaking or participation opportunities when appropriate
- Campus / airport event recognition
- Recognition as an Official Program Partner
Flight Deck Sponsor
$10,000Helps sponsor approximately 65 students and anchors a semester of programming.
- All Flight Path Partner benefits
- Named recognition in a featured program initiative
- Opportunity to host or address students at a program event
- Prominent recognition on program website and event materials
- Invitation to student airport visits and Discovery Flight days
Captains Seat Sponsor
$20,000The program’s leading level — helps sponsor approximately 130 students and an entire year of Discovery Flights.
- All Flight Deck Sponsor benefits
- Title recognition as the program’s lead community partner
- Featured presence at all Aviation Career Days and student events
- Ongoing participation in the program’s growth and planning
- Lasting association with every student who discovers aviation
Certain sponsorship or charitable arrangements may qualify for tax benefits depending on structure. Sponsors should consult their tax advisor.
Build something together.
We welcome partnerships with businesses, foundations, chambers of commerce, civic organizations and individuals.
Why businesses participate
Positive community visibility
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to local youth.
Strengthen the local workforce
Help develop the next generation of skilled professionals.
Connect with future leaders
Build relationships with students and families throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Support STEM & career education
Help expose young people to real-world technical and professional careers.
Thank you to the businesses investing in our students.
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Tell us about your organization and the opportunities you’d like to support. We’ll follow up to talk about the right fit.