The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) proudly continues its partnership with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and Jackson State University (JSU) with the kickoff of the fifth (5th) JMAA Education and Training Academy. The program is known as JET-A, “Fueling the Future of Aviation – Get Set to Jet!” and is scheduled for Monday, June 10th through Friday, June 14th
at Hawkins Field (HKS), Raymond Airport, JSU’s campus, the 172d Airlift Wing, and at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Over forty (40+) students will comprise one of the largest JET-A classes ever, including schools from the JPS district, others in Hinds County, and participation from the Madison school district. These students are deemed to have great potential to become future aviation professionals and are selected by their various schools. This group of future aviation leaders will enjoy a robust curriculum concentrating on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles, and other concepts developed in partnership with JSU and several JET-A partners.
A collaborative group of external partners, including the Civil Air Patrol, Hinds Community College, along with other public and private entities have joined together to provide students with extensive learning opportunities consisting of flight simulators, drone training, seminars, aircraft familiarization, aviation planning, aerodynamics exercises, facility tours, and more.
Health and safety protocols have been implemented in coordinating the Academy’s events and activities. The Academy’s last day will feature the Class of 2024 JET-A Graduation and Reception on Friday, June 14, 3:00 PM at the Mississippi e-Center (1230 Raymond Rd., Jackson, 39204). During the ceremony, JMAA leadership and Academy partners will pin and present students with certificates and awards.
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority would like to thank our sponsors and supporters who helped make this year’s edition of JET-A a reality:
Garver (Presenting sponsor), Airways Consulting LLC, AECOM, Allen & Hoshall, Atmos Energy, Carolina Concessions LLC, Community Bank, Connico, Iconic Consulting Group, Inc., JBHM Architecture, M&S Roofing, Papa John’s, SOL Engineering Services LLC, Unison Consulting, and WJSU 88.5 FM / TheSIPP FM.
For more information on JET-A, please contact LSherie Dean, JMAA Director of Communications, Marketing & PR at 601.715.6918 or via email at ldean@jmaa.com
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ABOUT JMAA
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) operates two airports: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS). JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the Central part of the state and serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property. JAN has service to several of the world’s busiest global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing. HKS is a general aviation airport that houses two emergency response medical air transporters and the Civil Air Patrol. It is also home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade. The Authority provides service to over 1.3 million passengers per year.