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1 Exploration of Flight Campus Unique to the Nation and Can be Replicated in any City

2 Leadership Solution for a Leadership Crisis America An Aerospace Nation Aerospace Has Fueled History s Greatest Advances in STEM Colorado a Leading Aerospace State Colorado s Official Air & Space Museum Exploration of Flight Education & Technology Center

3 The Need for Aerospace Personnel -Boeing estimates that over the next 20 years, the aviation industry will need more than 2 million new personnel -Specifically, Boeing estimated the aerospace industry needed 617,000 commercial pilots,648,000 maintenance technicians and 839,000 cabin crew over the next 20 years -RAND Corporation found major airlines will need 4,000-5,000 pilots a year after 2020 and regional airlines will need 7,000 pilots a year by 2021.

costly to pay for training -39,620 new airplanes by 2035

students are opting for careers in the cockpit, despite readily

4 Why the need for more pilots? -Training costs for pilots are 2-3X with new FAA rules so costly to pay for training -39,620 new airplanes by Emerging markets -5% global airline passenger growth Too few students are opting for careers in the cockpit, despite readily available jobs. By 2022, about 18,000 pilots in the United States will be aged out due to mandatory retirement.

5 To educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. Wings Over the Rockies Mission Statement

6 One Museum, Two Locations that will help solve the aerospace shortage of pilots, mechanics and ATC controllers

7 Heritage Center The Lowry Museum will always be there to celebrate the heraldry of aerospace

9 Zone of Innovation for the Future of Aerospace The Centennial Exploration of Flight Campus will be there to celebrate the future of aerospace

Unique to the Nation Public Private partnerships with a Museum, Airfield and Schools 1 2 3 4 1.

10 Unique to the Nation Public Private partnerships with a Museum, Airfield and Schools Black Sky Gallery for Space 2. Blue Sky Gallery for Aviation 3. Future Expansions 4. Middle and High School

16 Blue Sky Gallery Aviation Incubator

17 Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight Inspiring & Educating A New Generation of Explorers

22 Current Flight Ramp Activities Flown over 500 Students Flown over 500 Teachers

23 Black Sky Gallery Aerospace Innovation Center

26 On-Site Aerospace School Unique to the nation Distinguished Characteristics: Middle/High School Blended Learning Multi-District Dual Enrollment Flight-Based

27 Project Based Learning FOCUS ON AEROSPACE AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE OWNERSHIP MOTIVATION SUCCESS

28 Life Skills Teamwork Risk Taking Commitment Decision Making Attention to detail

Student Opportunities Private/Public Corporations Air Methods AirCam National Helicopter Services Independence Aviation International Jet Aviation Jet Linx Denver Key Lime Air M & N Aviation

29 Student Opportunities Private/Public Corporations Air Methods AirCam National Helicopter Services Independence Aviation International Jet Aviation Jet Linx Denver Key Lime Air M & N Aviation May Aviation, Inc. Moser Aviation, LLC Mountain Aviation Raber Flight Services, LLC Sierra Nevada Corporation and more. Internship Externship Job Shadow Mentorship Weekend Programs Summer Programs

31 Wingspan Campaign Progress Complete: Centennial programs growing Leadership in place Enrollment at Wings Aerospace Academy doubled since Oct Flight Ramp is active In the works: Aerospace School planning Aerospace Education Programs underway on flight ramp Phase 1 construction ready: Boeing Blue Sky Gallery $14 Million in pledges Boeing, Gates Investments Market research complete

32 Wingspan Campaign Progress Students Served 4,000 50,000 School Districts Teachers Served 10 1,200 Education Programs 1 8 Summer Camps 0 1 Wings Aerospace Academy 0 60

33 Current Donors THE GATEWAY FUND OF THE DENVER FOUNDATION

34 Silicon Valley of Aviation Advantages of Replication Campus-like layouts promote partnership between school districts, airports, and private/public employers Development of future aerospace professionals Increased communication between businesses and regional airports Companies interface with qualified applicants onsite Airport becomes local hotbed for aerospace innovation and growth THIS AEROSPACE CAMPUS CAN BE REPLICATED IN ANY CITY IN THE NATION

35 I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution. Wernher von Braun

WORKSHOP B: Workforce Development - Enhance Stability and Prosperity by Focusing on People

WORKSHOP B: Workforce Development - Enhance Stability and Prosperity by Focusing on People MARPA 2018 Aviation Growth Good news the market is HOT! Airlines and MROS are making money both are hiring Bad