2023 CLT Aviation Academy
Application

The 2023 CLT Aviation Academy provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to better understand the inner-workings of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and its contributions and impacts on our economy, transportation system, and community. Aviation Academy participants will gain behind the scenes access to current operations and future CLT planning efforts that will impact our local economy. The Aviation Academy is open to community members and public and private sector leaders from across the greater Charlotte region. The 2023 CLT Aviation Academy class will be limited to 25 participants selected based on a competitive admissions process. 
Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2022.
1.^First Name: (Required.)
2.^Middle Name: (Required.)
3.^Last Name:(Required.)
4.Preferred First Name: (Required.)
5.Preferred Mailing Address:(Required.)
6.Preferred Email Address: (Required.)
7.Preferred Phone Number: (Required.)
8.^Date of Birth (month/day/year): (Required.)
9.^Gender: (Required.)
10.Have you applied for the CLT Aviation Academy in previous years?(Required.)
11.Will you participate on behalf of your employer (private sector or public/non-profit sector), or as a Community Member?(Required.)
12.If you will participate representing your employer (private sector or public/non-profit sector), please provide the name of the organization you work for in the space provided.
13.If you will participate representing your employer (private sector or public/non-profit sector), please enter your title in the space provided.
14.Scholarships are available for Community Members. Select "yes" if you are interested and select "no" if you are not interested.
15.Briefly state why you want to participate in the CLT Aviation Academy. 
16.What airport-related topics are of interest to you? 
17.To get the most out of this experience, it is recommended that you attend all class sessions. Can you commit to this schedule and arriving on time? If not, why not? (see the proposed 2023 Schedule & Syllabus below)
18.How did you hear about the CLT Aviation Academy? 
19.We are planning to hold the 2023 CLT Aviation Academy in person but will adjust program delivery if it becomes necessary due to COVID. We are monitoring local, state, and federal safety recommendations and must follow CDC COVID guidelines. 

Would you participate in the CLT Aviation Academy if the program must be held virtually or as a combination of virtual and in-person sessions?  (Required.)
20.Applicant Signature (please type your name): 
21.Date: 
PLEASE NOTE: 

^All successful applicants will be screened against Department of Homeland Security databases as a standard security measure. This security measure is consistent with the level of screening for commercial airline passengers. Please be sure the information provided is an exact match with your government-issued unexpired photo ID.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a City of Charlotte department does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. To make a request, please email or call Christina Saunders at christina.saunders@cltairport.com or 704-608-8117.