Thank you for supporting a student applying to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum High School Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Program.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, in partnership with West-MEC, offers this unique off-campus program for high school students interested in aviation, engineering, and skilled trades careers. Students accepted into the program commit to a rigorous, two-year course of study that combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in an aviation maintenance environment.
The curriculum includes the physics and engineering sciences of aircraft maintenance, as well as the mathematics and technical skills fundamental to aircraft design, systems, and repair. Upon successful completion, students may be eligible to pursue FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, providing a direct pathway to careers in aviation maintenance and related technical fields.
Because FAA certification requires a specific number of instructional hours, students must demonstrate a high level of commitment, responsibility, attendance, and academic readiness. Any absences from the program must be made up to satisfy program requirements.
Your recommendation will help the selection committee assess the applicant's:
- Academic readiness for a technical training program
- Attendance and dependability
- Work ethic and personal responsibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Maturity and commitment to long-term goals
- Potential for success in a hands-on learning environment
Please complete all required sections of this form and provide thoughtful, honest responses based on your experience with the applicant. Specific examples are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Who May Complete This Form?
Recommendations may be submitted by:
- Teachers, counselors, academic advisors, or other educators
- Employers or supervisors
- Coaches or mentors
- Volunteer coordinators or community leaders
- Other adults familiar with the applicant's character and achievements
Immediate family members may not serve as recommenders.
Submission Deadline
All recommendation forms must be submitted by January 15, 2027.
Late submissions may affect the applicant's eligibility for consideration.
Confidentiality
Information submitted through this form will be reviewed only by the program selection committee and will be used solely for evaluating the applicant's candidacy.
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Thank you for taking the time to support this student. Your insights will help us identify students who are prepared to succeed in this challenging and rewarding aviation career pathway.
The Aviation Pathways A&P Program does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.