I applied to Tuskegee NEXT to help me take a step forward in my career, meet others like me, and hopefully help to answer my question on how I can actually complete my life-long goals.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I believe that my aspirations align with the Tuskegee NEXT mission statement. The Tuskegee Airmen worked hard and overcame many obstacles, unfortunately many of those obstacles still remain, such as lack of black aviators. Tuskegee NEXT is a great program and I am blessed to be a cadet.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I knew it would be a great learning experience while also being able to get closer to my goals in aviation. The Tuskegee NEXT program is also a big inspiration for me and my plans for the future. It’s also an honor to be a part of the legacy that the Tuskegee airmen left behind and I know that I am more than qualified to do so, not only in aviation but in everyday life.

During the 2022 summer, I participated in OBAP’s Solo flight Academy and I can say that during those 2 weeks, I made some of my best memories and encountered a lot of truly amazing aviators. When I heard that there was a similar program taking place in the 2023 summer, I simply could not resist. My dream has always been to be a pilot and the opportunity to spend a summer learning how to fly with other black student pilots was one I simply could not pass up.

I applied to Tuskegee Next because I love anything aviation. I had multiple mentors refer me to Tuskegee Next, and I knew this was an opportunity for me to fully dive into aviation education and help others. Learning aviation topics individually can be difficult, so learning in a group environment was another major appeal to me.

My ultimate goal is to become an Airline pilot and carry forward the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen as an inspiration for others. I'm also passionate about giving back to my community by creating opportunities in aviation for underrepresented youth.

My future aviation aspirations are to become a pilot and give back! It is my dream to be able to fly for a career, corporate or airlines! I hope to also own my very own airplane and with it, the ability to show my friends and family the world! Most importantly, becoming a mentor and giving back to my community, just like what has been done for me. I hope to make an impact in my community, one pair of wings at a time.

My goal is to commission into the Air Force with a pilot slot. To be competitive for a pilot slot, I should have high scores on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, Air Force Test of Basic Aviation Skills, and forty flight hours. Participating in Tuskegee NEXT would allow me to earn those flight hours and build a strong foundation of aviation knowledge to score highly on the AFOQT and TBAS.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I am determined to become a pilot, and this program offers the perfect opportunity to begin achieving my goal. I first learned about the Tuskegee NEXT program a year ago during my time at the OBAP Dallas ACE Academy, where two representatives presented information about it. Uncertain about my chances of acceptance, I applied as soon as I could to ensure I did not miss out on this incredible opportunity. Fortunately, I was accepted. While I am nervous about starting the training, I am more excited about the new opportunities and the amazing people I will have the chance to meet.

I chose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I would be granted the ability to be a part of a legacy of greatness, enabling myself to be in the image of the Tuskegee Airmen as a dedicated, determined, and resilient individual. Earning my Private Pilot certification over the summer would also help me tremendously in my career pathway of becoming a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines. I would also be able to enjoy the entire summer surrounded by like-minded aviators, granting me the ability to engage in professional collaborations and exchanges of knowledge. I heard about the program through various OBAP members within my university.

After earning my aviation science degree from Texas Southern, I plan to become an airline pilot. Hopefully, I’ll get to fly for United so I can fly with my dad one day as he is also a United pilot. I also want to start a program that spreads awareness about aviation in underprivileged black and brown communities. This will be catered especially towards young women in an effort to diversify the cockpit in years to come.

I learned about Tuskegee Next from participating in the OBAP Solo Flight Academy in the summer of 2022. I applied to Tuskegee Next because it would put me one step closer to my goal of becoming an airline pilot.

I decided to apply to Tuskegee NEXT because I knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I wanted to be around others working towards the same goal of becoming pilots. I heard about Tuskegee NEXT during Service at Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, I knew it was a divine appointment.