OUR STORY
Inspiration Aviation Missions (IAM) was founded in 2012 to provide flight training and airplane mechanic (A&P) training to young people interested in missionary aviation. Participants experience aviation training to build discipline and spiritual growth to serve humanity throughout the world.
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Participants engage in flight training, ground school, and A&P mechanic training taught by FAA certified flight instructors and mechanics. In 2021, IAM began working with Wings of Grace Ministries to expand the program.
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Located in the heart of central Maine, IAM accesses grass landing strips as a training ground for students who will eventually be flying in remote locations around the globe. Training opportunities are also available in central Florida.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our activities are geared toward promoting Christian character, fellowship, mentorship, faith, and encouragement. IAM includes Bible study, prayer, and fellowship in all of our activities, and we also participate in local youth events.
FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM
Young people interested in Christian missionary work participate in flight training in a Piper Warrior PA28-161 airplane. Interested ‘missionary-minded’ candidates are offered affordable airplane rental and flight instructor opportunities to support them on their journey to the missionary field.
GROUND SCHOOL PROGRAM
IAM, along with Wings of Grace Ministries, provide ground school training. Classes are taught by certified flight instructors and will prepare the students to pass the FAA Private Pilot exams.
PREVIOUS SUMMER AVIATION CAMP
In 2016, IAM began hosting annual weekly summer camps for young people focusing on flight training, ground school and A&P mechanic training provided by FAA certified flight instructors and mechanics. Participants received at least five hours of flight instruction, ground instruction and A&P experience.
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In 2021, IAM partnered with Wings of Grace of Melbourne Florida to expand outreach and conduct training throughout the year.
AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT (A&P) PROGRAM
Involved teenagers will work on airplanes. IAM has a Challenger II light sport airplane. Students will learn A&P mechanic skills as they work on this airplane. It serves as a teaching tool for teenagers interested in pursuing aircraft and powerplant certification s through ‘hands-on’ experiences.
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Participants in IAM work on airplanes as part of their training. Students will learn basic A&P mechanic skills. Those interested in pursuing advanced aircraft and powerplant certifications will be guided accordingly.
