Honoring Tuskegee Airmen Legacy
Formation of the first all-black squadron of combat soldiers in WWII in 1941 forever changed the path of aspiring African American aviators. The Tuskegee Airmen, known for their red tails, dispelled myths and biases through exemplary leadership, achieving a double victory overseas and at home for equality. The RedTail Flight Academy continues this legacy by providing opportunities for minority youth in aviation careers.
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Tuskegee Airmen Red Tail Flight Academy Honoring OurPast Preserving Our Future 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FYE 2021 $3.8M RAISE TARGET ($850K RAISED TO DATE) 1988 the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen was formed to continue the legacy of the pioneering African American men and women of the Army Air Forces experiment. Embarkedon a series of mentoring programs named The Lee A. Archer Jr., Red Tail Youth Flying Program a 501 (C) (3) entity toprovide career building, gateway opportunities for underrepresented, minority youth into the world of Aviation and Aerospace careers. To date over 886 minority youth have been impacted by various educational pursuits and ongoing mentorships offered by ourprograms. The RedTail Flight Academy represents the nextmajormilestonetofurtherthe organization s goal of bringing more diversity to aviationby making world-class flight training accessible to young, aspiring minority aviators through scholarships funded by various industry and private endowments. 2
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN HISTORY Formation of the first all-black squadron of combat soldiers in WWII in 1941 forever changed the path of aspiring African American aviators. Although only 992 pilots trained, there were approximately 15,000 trailblazers that were a part of this historic experiment including various engineers, navigators, bombardiers, mechanics instructors, crew chiefs, nurses and cooks. Now known as Tuskegee Airmen and famous because they painted the tails of their fighters red; these heroes dispelled myths, biases and racism by their exemplary leadership, proving African Americans are brave leaders that can operate complex machinery such as airplanes. The Double Victory that the Airmen achieved created a paradigm shift: It was both a victory overseas and a victory at home demanding equality for African Americans in the United States. 3
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN LEGACY Black combat soldiers during World War II, including the Tuskegee Airmen, overcame racial predispositions about their abilities through remarkable aerial achievements Tuskegee Airmen (Red Tails), in particular, the 332nd Fighter Group, were best known for escorting and protecting bombers, therefore assuring their safe return By April of 1945 training at the all Negro Pilot Tuskegee, AL air base had concluded with 992 pilots and over 15,000 personnel in service. Additional training continued after the integration of the Army Air Forces to train pilots in the pipeline at bases such as Stewart Army Air Base, Newburgh NY Famous aviators such as Benjamin O. Davis, Daniel Chappie James, Coleman Young, Roscoe Brown, Percy Sutton and Lee A. Archer are some of the best known Movies such as Red Tails (Lucasfilms), The Tuskegee Airmen (HBO Films) made famous the legacy of these pioneering WWII heroes Today 53 chapters from three regions make up the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. National Organization 4
THE RedTail FLIGHT ACADEMY A TUSKEGEE AIRMEN-INSPIRED PROGRAM In September 2021, a new Tuskegee Airmen-inspired program will be launched The RedTail Flight Academy. MISSION: To honor the legacy of the original Tuskegee Airmen by supporting traditionallyunderserved communities, redirecting the life path of disadvantaged youths by the process of producing aviators and future leaders. VISION: To create a sustainable, state-of-the-art flight training academy that uses aviation as a developmental tool focusing on S.T.E.M. and Leadership development. GOAL FOR SUCCESS: Leverage initial donation of $800K into $8 million worth of opportunities that increase diversity, expose underserved minorities to technology, and develop the next generation of leaders. 5
OUR MISSION HONOR THE LEGACY OF THE ORIGINAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN BY DELIVERING Dynamic training & mentor programs in Aviation & other Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers to youth from traditionally underrepresented communities BY PROMOTING The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen through active community engagement and enrichment in all our organizational activities and community focused endeavors 6
OUR FLIGHT PLAN AIRBORNE- HONORING OUR LEGACY RUNWAY OUR GOAL -RAISE $3.8M BY OR BEFORE Q3 2021INCLUDES ONETIME STARTUP EXPENSES + YEAR ONE OPERATING BUDGET. $850,000 RAISED TO DATE START SOARING RedTailFLIGHT ACADEMY CLASS ONE WITH 6 STUDENTS FALL 2021 1 2 3 TA K E O F F R O L L GET ROLLING BY PUTTING THE RedTailFLIGHT ACADEMY LAUNCH PLAN INTO MOTION. THIS INCLUDES FACILITY LEASE & DELIVERY OF OUR FIRST 2 NEW PIPER 100i TRAINING AIRCRAFT 7
STEERINGCOMMITTEE GLENDON FRASER CARLOS RODRIGUEZ SHELDON RICHARDS Airline Transport Pilot with extensive experience in FAR 141 and FAR 135 operations. Former Check Airman and Program Manager with Lyon Aviation. Experience in contracts, project management and Structural Engineering with Modjeski and Master Inc. B.S. in Civil Engineering Morgan State University. FedEx First Officer Holds Multiple Turbojet Type ratings and Advanced Flight Instructor certificates. Retired Lt. Col with United States Air Force. Immediate Past President Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc, with extensive non-profit and leadership experience: National Youth Committee Member; Co- Founder Lee Archer Red Tail Youth Flying Program; Founded Chapter Endowment Fund; Co-Founded scholarship program. Served as Assistant Chief Pilot United Airlines. Senior Line Check Airman with over 22,000 hours of global flight experience. Graduate of Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. Former senior executive with 18+ Years of leading complex business operations, supply chain optimization, continuous improvement programs, and M & A transactions. Extensive managerial experience as GM Argotech, Director Operation Harsco Infrastructure, Manager Global Logistics IBM. B.S. Mathematics / Operations Research, M.S. Industrial Administration Carnegie Mellon, Masters in Project Management -George Washington Univ. Type rated in Turbojet aircraft and holds Advanced Flight Instructor certificates. 8
BUSINESS AVIATION LACKS DIVERSITY Percentage of Females in US STEM Roles 64 percent 28 percent 26 percent 21 percent 13 percent 6 percent 94% of US aircraft pilots are white men (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) Women: less than 6% Latinos: 5% African Americans:3% Asians: 2% Veterinarians Dentists Surgeons Computer Programmers Aerospace Engineers Aircraft Pilots OPPORTUNITY In 2019, for the first time, more than half of the nation s population under age 16 identified as a racial or ethnic minority, comprising nearly 40 percent of the population. 9
AVIATION INDUSTRY FACING A DEFICIT Aviation industry will be facing a commercial pilot supply issue 500,000 pilotdeficit by 2030 United 10,000 pilots in next 10 years Delta 1,000 pilots by Summer 2022 Barriers to Entry Aviation has largely been a who you know industry Most pilots originally inspired by a friend or family member, or became pilots via the military There s a high cost of entry to the piloting profession 10
OUR VISION TAKES FLIGHT PURCHASE commitment for 2NEW PIPER 100i AIRCRAFT
WHAT RFA OFFERS 23-years of proven mentoring successes Champion STEM programs for the next generation Target underserved communities Provide pathway programs within the aviation and aerospace industry RFA will produce 30 annual scholarships by 2026 (90 pilots between 2021-2026) Program serves as a blueprint for existing/future Tuskegee Airmen Inc. regional flight academies Pipeline to meet the 500,000 commercially rated pilot deficit projected by 2030 Forge partnerships with innovative and forward-thinking organizations 12
RedTail FLIGHT ACADEMY ANNUAL BUDGET + PROJECTED GRADUATES # OFPROJECTEDANNUAL GRADUATES $ANNUAL PROGRAMBUDGET 13
BRIDGING THE GAP FROM COMMENCEMENT TO COMMERCIAL COCKPIT Flight Instructors are more likely to be successful; Makes them better pilots Sures up supply by providing predictable workforce for the future Creates a beautiful ecosystem mentoring the next generation of minority aviators RFA Looks to Build Flight Instructor Partnerships into the Model 14
HOW YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THE GAME Immediate Need Funding for 6 scholarships by Q3=$480K Raise $8 Million to sustain programs for the next 5 years RFA Learning Center Naming Rights at New York Stewart International Airport future hangar Jobs,Apprenticeships and Internships for program graduates Cyber technology curriculum and mentors to integrate into RFA Partnerships that produce 21stcentury solutions to unlock untapped potential 15
RedTail FLIGHT ACADEMY DON ATE AND HELP A DREAM TAKE FLIGHT FOUNDING SCHOLARSHIP DONOR DRIVE SILVER LEVEL GOLD LEVEL PLATINUM LEVEL *FIRST SOLO $25,000 *GATEWAY PILOT $40,000 *GRADUATE PILOT $80,000 BRONZE LEVEL *CADET $10,000 *Scholarship Naming Rights Available Minimum Contribution $160k (2 Students ) OUR 2021 FUNDRAISE GOAL-$3.8 M 16
PRIME BENCHMARKS AWARD 6 SCHOLARSHIPS BY SEPTEMBER 2021 1 GROW INCREASE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAWARDS TO 36STUDENTSANNUALLY BY 2026 2 PROVIDING 90 PILOTS ENTRY TO THE AVIATION PIPELINE BY 2026 FORGE 3 NEW INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE CONTINUED GROWTH AND PROGRAMVITALITY 17
GRATITUDE LEE A. ARCHER JR.RED TAIL YOUTH FLYING PROGRAM dba RedTail Flight Academy MAJOR GENERAL IRENE TROWELL-HARRIS CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC. CONTACT GLENDON FRASER PRESIDENT Phone (914)329-0036 Email: glendon.fraser@TAI-NY.ORG www.redtailflightacademy.org 18
