Where passion for aviation takes flight!
Welcome Aboard The Learning Jet!
The Learning Jet is the first nonprofit organization of its kind in the nation. Our mission is to spark students' interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by exposing them to fun, engaging, and practical aviation education programs and activities.
About Us
We Are a One-Of-A-Kind STEM Experience
The Learning Jet is a renovated Boeing 727-200 cargo jet transformed into a classroom for education and community organizations. Our unique, hands-on program helps students succeed in school and creates an aviation workforce pipeline so our region is prepared to meet the transportation challenges of the future.
Program Goals and Objectives:
Increase student proficiency in STEM subjects, with an emphasis on girls and underrepresented students
Enhance the teaching of STEM subjects in Minnesota PreK-12 schools
Provide students with a learning experience that connects STEM subjects to exciting, real-world applications
Foster development of confidence in students’ ability to succeed in STEM subjects
Introduce students to the many different careers available in transportation industries, with a special emphasis on providing women and minority role models
Build the capacity of Minnesota schoolteachers to implement transportation lessons and activities in their classrooms
Assist local colleges with practical hands-on experience working on a large aircraft
The Learning Jet
presents
1st Responder Camp
June 24-28, 2024
What We Do
1st Responder Camp 2022
Highlights
Airport Council International's World Environment Committee Tours The Learning Jet
9/28/2022
Star Tribune: First Responder Camp seeks to inspire St. Paul teens
7/19/2022
WCCO: First responders camp teaches metro teens ins and outs of rescues
7/19/2022
"We had such an amazing time at The Learning Jet, we have to do it again this summer!"
D. Richards, New Horizons Academy
