Inspiring the Next Generation Through the Power of Flight
FighterJets Inc. brings more than 36 years of airshow and military contracting experience directly to students through a hands-on aviation STEM program designed to spark curiosity, build capability, and connect classroom learning to the real world of high-performance jet aviation.
From afterburning MiG-17s to historic Vietnam-era aircraft operated through our partnership with the Collings Foundation and Vietnam War Flight Museum, FighterJets Inc. offers a unique, immersive educational experience that no other program can match.
Bringing STEM to life – Powered by Real Jets
Our STEM curriculum is built around the same aircraft we fly at airshows across the nation. Students explore the science and engineering that make high-speed flight possible, including:
- Forces of Flight: Lift, weight, thrust, and drag—explained with real jet examples.
- Jet Engines & Afterburners: How modern turbines create massive thrust and what happens inside an afterburning MiG-17.
- Speed, G-Forces & Aerodynamics: What pilots experience in high-performance maneuvers.
- Engineering & Aircraft Maintenance: How our teams keep Cold War and Vietnam-era jets flying safely today.
- Aviation Careers: Pilots, engineers, mechanics, designers, safety officers, crew chiefs, and more.
By linking classroom principles to real aircraft and real missions, students gain a deeper understanding of how STEM drives modern aviation.
Program Options
FighterJets Inc. offers multiple formats to meet school, group, and event needs:
On-Site STEM Demonstrations
Bring a FighterJets pilot or aviation specialist to your school or event for interactive presentations, Q&A sessions, and hands-on STEM activities. (Aircraft static display options available when permitted.)
Classroom STEM Modules
Printable student worksheets, teacher guides, and “Jet STEM Passports” that allow students to complete missions and earn achievement stamps as they progress through aviation concepts.
Full STEM Experience Day
A customizable half-day or full-day program with multiple breakout sessions covering jet engines, G-forces, airshow planning, aviation safety, and real-world engineering principles.