Aviation and Aerospace
A Southwest High School STEM Course
Our mission
We seek to be a high school and district that are focused on providing students with the very best opportunity to succeed, because we recognize that the only thing a student needs is a chance! The Southwest Independent School District, in conjunction with support from our mentors in the Experimental Aviation Association, the Dee Howard Foundation and Aviation Nation will be providing a unique course where students can learn about all aspects of aviation. Our program gives a broad introduction to aviation and aerospace in the classroom, we introduce kids to A&P work through the build of a VANS RV-12iS and we also have Redbird simulators accompanied by free access to ground school to start paving a way to become a pilot.
Do I have your attention yet?
“Success is not a random act. It arises out of a predictable and powerful set of circumstances and opportunities.” 1
There is no other opportunity like this anywhere that combines all these elements of aviation in one place the way that SWISD has done. We have invested the time, effort and money into you and we just need you to SHOW UP! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and create a career for yourself in aviation!
Media Coverage and Stories
By: David Chancellor
A Go Public segment on NEWS4SA, covering our future pilots!
NEWS4SA
KSAT12
By: Tiffany Huertas
Aviation program at Southwest HS giving students new opportunities
By: Dr. Chuck Fisher
This article was written by Dr. Fisher and published online at inspire.eaa.org. A great story that highlights the impact EAA chapter 35 has had on our program at Southwest High School! Thank you for the wonderful story Chuck!
K-12 Initiative
There is a focus on Southwest High School at 4:43 in the video. Special thanks to the UTSA film crew that made the video and Haylee Mata and Zachary Ruiz for participating in the interview on behalf of their peers.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 we had two students recognized in front of the SWISD school board! Zachary Ruiz received a 10,000 dollar scholarship for flight training and David Gonzales received a scholarship to attend the EAA Aviation Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin!
IMG_0585.MOVThe program was given a spotlight by the Southwest Independent School District! Check out what our program has to offer!
UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS!
Keep track of all our latest news and upcoming events on the calendar to the right, for further information please email Rodolfo Urby (rurby@swisd.net) for more information about scheduling an event or particpating.
Thank you to those supporting us in this project!
Please take the time to fill out the online application for consideration, you will be notified of your acceptance into the course and we will be happy to keep your name on a waiting list if spots fill up. Acceptance into the program may be subject to an interview, due to the limited spots and unique level of resources being allocated to the program.