Our Mission
The aerospace industry shouldn't feel like a closed door.
How It Started
AeroEd was created by Finn Diver, a junior at Ballard High School in Seattle. Like a lot of students, Finn grew up fascinated by flight — watching planes cross the sky, reading about Mars missions, wondering what it would take to actually work in aerospace one day.
But when he went looking for answers, he found a maze. Scholarship databases that hadn't been updated in years. Career advice written for people who already had engineering degrees. Program listings buried in government PDFs. The information existed — it just wasn't built for students.
So he decided to build something that was.
Why AeroEd Exists
The aerospace industry is facing a generational talent gap. Over the next decade, hundreds of thousands of pilots, engineers, technicians, and controllers will retire. The demand for new talent is massive — but most high school students have no idea these careers exist, let alone how to pursue them.
AeroEd exists to close that gap. We believe that a 15-year-old in any zip code should be able to open a single site and see exactly what aerospace careers look like, what programs can get them there, and what steps to take right now — not after college, not after grad school. Now.
What We Believe
Careers are discovered, not assigned
Students shouldn't pick a career from a dropdown menu. They should explore, get curious, and find the path that actually excites them.
Information should be free and clear
Every scholarship, internship, and flight program we list is free to find. No paywalls, no upsells, no "premium tiers."
Students can build real things
AeroEd itself is proof. You don't have to wait for permission or a degree to solve a problem you care about.
Aerospace belongs to everyone
This industry needs people from every background. The more perspectives at the table, the further we all go.
The Road Ahead
AeroEd is just getting started. The first version is a landing page and a vision. What's coming next: a searchable programs directory, guided career pathway maps, AI-powered recommendations, and a community where students can connect with mentors and each other.
This isn't a startup pitch. It's a project built by a student, for students. If you're a teacher, mentor, industry professional, or just someone who thinks the next generation deserves better tools — we'd love to hear from you.
Want to help build AeroEd?
Whether you're a student, educator, or industry professional — there's a place for you here.
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