About - Tailwinds Academy of Aviation

About The Tailwinds Academy of Aviation

Tailwinds Flight Education, LLC was established at Northeast Philadelphia Airport in 2018. In 2024 it evolved into The Tailwinds Academy of Aviation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, operating under 14 CFR Part 61. While we continue to offer traditional tuition-based flight training, our mission has expanded to include providing full-flight training scholarships to aviation students from Frankford High School’s Aviation Academy. Whether you’re a scholarship recipient or a private student, we stand by our commitment to transparency and excellence in aviation education.

Tailwinds Values

Empowerment

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Mentorship

Innovation

Support the Tailwinds Mission

Our mission is to empower students by providing accessible, world-class flight training and mentorship, opening doors to careers in aviation and beyond.

We believe in equitable career opportunities for everyone and improving diversity in the aviation industry. Our scholarship programs are expanding the horizons for Frankford High School students in Philadelphia, one flight at a time.

Vision Statement

Our vision is a future where students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of flight and forge successful careers, transforming their lives and strengthening their communities.

Web Accessibility Statement

Tailwinds Academy of Aviation is committed to ensuring that our web environment is accessible for all site visitors. If you have any accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact our team.

Racial Nondiscrimination Policy

Tailwinds Academy of Aviation shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, flight training programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and flight training and other academy-administered programs.