Mentorship Program
Adopt-a-Pilot is a mentorship program that strives to pass on leadership, values and goal setting skills to our future generations. At Southwest Airlines, we are committed to bringing America's future leaders closer to the fun of learning by committing our resources and time to inspire students. We are celebrating our 15th year of this successful program, and would like to encourage you to have your child's school register for this exciting program!
Info & Registration
Curriculum
An Adopt-A-Pilot curriculum booklet is provided to each student in the Adopt-A-Pilot program at no cost. The curriculum is designed to lead fifth grade classrooms through lessons on science, geography, math, creative writing, and other core subjects, all based in aviation-related activities. Students will also research careers, F.L.I.G.H.T. values, and realize the importance of staying in school.
What are Teachers Saying About Adopt-A-Pilot?
“Sooooo fun!”
“The role model example that Pilot Jim provided for the students in my class was an excellent example of how a corporation can make an impact in the lives of kids. His positive message on goal setting and choosing a career in which one enjoys his/her work each day was great. I appreciated his message of keeping options open, and in order to be successful and happy in any career, education is the key to get there.”
“We LOVED our adopted pilot.”
“Your Adopt a Pilot program is a great model to help develop leadership.”
“Coming into the classroom the way Southwest does shows students that there is more to running a company or flying a ‘plane’. ‘The’ students got to see how everyone in the corporation is an important factor in the running a company.”
For more information email the Adopt-A-Pilot Crew at adoptapilot@wnco.com
