Flying Tigers 69th DRS Association in support of Chennault Aviation Academies proudly shares several opportunities to support the aviation community.

We trust your donations will help educate and train future aviators who embody Genereal Chennault’s legacy.

FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS:

Over the next 20 years the US will need 700,00 aviation maintenance technicians (currently, only 3% are women), 550,000 pilots and over 1 million flight crews.

There are three ways you can support these education and employment efforts to keep the planes flying and the safety of the public – Scholarships, Sponsorships and Naming Rights.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

We are currently raising funds for two scholarship programs, one for A&P (Air & Power) maintenance technicians and  a second for Pilots. The qualifications and benefits of each scholarship program are explained below:

A&P MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

This program offers full benefits of the CAMA training program and includes the following:

  • Preparation for FAA A&P certification testing
  • Graduates are eligible to transfer credits to Purdue Global for undergraduate degree program
  • Graduates with FAA Certification in A&P will be eligible to interview with Chennault Aviation Academy or Chennault Aviation Maintenance Services for job opportunities.

PROGRAM COST & DETAILS:

IN-PERSON TRAINING – all training taught at CAA facilities:

  • Program length:  18 months
  • Up-front payment:  $43K (includes $2,000 discount for full payment)
  • Pay-as-you-go option*:  $45K ($2,500 deposit plus $2,500 in 17 equal monthly payments)

HYPRID PROGRAM – Lectures and theory completed online. Assessments and hands-on training at CAA facilities:

  • Program length:  Flexible, depending on individual participant’s availability.
  • Up-front payment:  $33K (includes $2,000 discount for full payment)
  • Pay-as-you-go option*:  $35K ($2,000 deposit plus $1942 in 17 equal monthly payments. Additional financing options may be available.)

* Pay-as-you-go options are for students who do not have scholarship awards or other funding options.

High school and college students interested in these programs should choose classes or a curriculum in Aerospace. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply and join the A&P Technician program. Upon graduation, they receive their diploma and will join the CAA A&P program with having completed their General portion of the A&P program. The fee per student per year is $250.00.

PILOT TRAINING:

This program offers full benefits of the CAMA training program and includes the following:

  • Flight ratings necessary to start an airline career
  • Bachelor’s degree from Purdue Global
  • Eligible to be a flight instructor after the first year
  • College degree programs with Emory Riddle University and Purdue Global
  • Dedicated Training Strategy Tailored to Each Individual Student
  • Flexible Training Schedule
  • One-on-one Instructions
  • Guaranteed Interview for a CAA Flight Instructor Position
  • Pilot Certifications through Commercial and Certificated Flight Instructor:
    • Private Pilot Certificate – Single Engine Land
    • Instrument Rating – Single and Multi Engine Land
    • Multi-Engine Rating
    • Commercial Pilot Certificate – Single and Multi Engine Land
    • Certified Flight Instructor – Single-Engine, Multi-Engine, and Instrument
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Flight, Aviation Management or other majors.
  • Pilot Training Bundle and Study Materials

PROGRAM COST & DETAILS:

IN-PERSON TRAINING:

  • Program length:  Self-paced
  • Cost of fuel is included in tuition
  • Certifications are through Commercial and Certificated Flight Instructyor
  • Up-front payment:  $75K 

SPONSORSHIPS:

SKILLS TEAM:

  • 4 competitions per year:  MRO, Metal Bashers, PAMA Olympics, and Verticon
  • $15K per competition

SPECIAL EVENTS AT CAA:

  • Women in Aviation host Girls in Aviation
  • Summer Aerospace Camp – July 13-17, 2026, ages 14 and up – $75 per person
  • Open houses
  • Job fairs
  • Star Wars Night – Flying Tigers meed Starfighter Corp.

NAMING RIGHTS:

Donate as a Corporation or Individual.

  • Educational Building – $1.5M
  • Classrooms, Break Area – $75K
  • Student Housing (Dorms or Individual) – 

All donations both financial and equipment & materials are received by Flying Tigers 69th DRS Association. 501C3 charity. The financial donations will support the Chennault 69th DRS Scholarship Fund, sponsorship and naming rights. The equipment and materials support the students for their classroom training.

Corporate Scholarship Donors:  Each corporation that donates full ride scholarships will have the opportunity to interview and choose which students they want to support with their education and possible future employment. Corporations have the opportunity to invite their winners to spend time each quarter visiting/working at their facility.

To discuss your financial donations: Charlene Fontaine, CEO Flying Tigers 69th DRS Association, 760 715 3344

To discuss your equipment & materials: Mike Riccardelli, CAMA Director of Education, 682-239-1582 – mobile