Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators.
At AMCAI, we open doors for underrepresented youth to explore careers in aviation, aerospace, AI, maritime technology, and STEM. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, weāre not just teachingāweāre transforming lives.
šÆ Where curiosity takes flight, and futures take shape.
Who We Are:
The American Center for Aviation Innovation (AMCAI) is a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, dedicated to providing no-cost, year-round access to aviation and STEM programs for underprivileged youth in grades 6ā12.
In partnership with American High School Academy (AHSA) a CogniaĀ® -accredited 6-12 school, we offer pathways to high school diplomas, industry certifications, and hands-on experience in high-growth, high-impact careersāfrom the skies to the seas and everything in between.
About AMCAIās High School InitiativeĀ
STEM Access. Career Pathways. Real Opportunities.
AMCAIās High School Initiative is designed to introduce aviation, aerospace, AI, and maritime
careers to at-risk, underserved, and misrepresented youth.
By offering high-quality, STEM-based education, AMCAI is opening the door to futures that
were once out of reach.
Through our "Free Courses" program, member schools gain access to a structured curriculum built to inspire and equip students from all backgrounds. Each course captures imagination while providing the tools to pursue higher education and careers in advanced industries.
With two dynamic tracksāPilot and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)āour four-year aviation STEM program is aligned to national math and science standards.
ā The Pilot Pathway culminates in the FAA Private Pilot knowledge test.
ā The Drone Pathway prepares students for the FAA Part 107 certification.
High school credits earned through this initiative are issued via a partnership with American High School Academy, a CogniaĀ®-accredited and NCAA-approved private school.
This initiative follows CTE best practices, ensuring students graduate with real credentials,
hands-on experience, and a clear path forward.
Our STEM Pathways
Real-world learning. Career-connected outcomes. Future-ready students.
āļø Aviation & Aerospace Flight simulators, discovery flights, aviation theory, and aircraft systems that inspire future pilots, aerospace engineers, and air traffic controllers.
š Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) FAA-aligned training in drone piloting, aerial mapping, safety, and inspection technologies.
š¤ Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Tech Students create AI tools, explore prompt engineering, and work on real-world tech projects that prepare them for a rapidly evolving digital future.
ā Maritime & Environmental Innovation Marine science, ocean navigation, artificial reef building, and oil spill response simulations prepare students for careers in sustainability and oceanography.
š Engineering & STEM Foundations Hands-on experiences in fully equipped STEM Labs introduce students to robotics, electronics, mechanical systems, and engineering design.
š Academic Recovery & Career Readiness In partnership with AHSA, students receive support through personalized learning, credit recovery, and diploma completionāpreparing them for college, careers, or both.
Our Impact
Changing LivesāOne Student at a TimeĀ
At AMCAI, transformation isnāt just a goalāitās a daily reality. Our students build drones, code AI models, fly simulated missions, and dive into real-world challenges like designing artificial reefs or responding to oil spill disasters. These arenāt just lessonsātheyāre launchpads. From the cockpit to the coastline, we use project-based learning and dynamic STEM Labs to ignite passion, build confidence, and open doors. Discovery flights help students experience the thrill of aviation firsthand. In classrooms and labs, they solve problems with technology, explore maritime innovation, and learn that the future isnāt just something to dream aboutāitās something they can create.
Whether itās flying, programming, engineering, or environmental science, our students are not
just participatingātheyāre leading.
"Before AMCAI, I had no clear direction. Now Iām on track to earn my private pilot license." ā Nicolas, 11th Grade Student at AHSA
Ready to Launch Their Dreams ?
Your tax-deductible donation invests in tomorrowās innovators, aviators, mariners, and community leaders. By supporting AMCAI and AMCI, you help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take flightāboth figuratively and literallyāand pave the way for a future defined by discovery, collaboration, and bold thinking.
As 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, AMCAI and AMCI thrive on the generosity of donors, partners, sponsors, and affiliates who share our belief in the transformative power of experiential education. Every contribution is 100% tax-deductible, ensuring that all support goes directly toward advancing our mission and empowering the next generation through innovative programs.
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