Amid a nationwide pilot shortage , a program started by a Colorado mother is helping train the next generation of fliers. The program gives homeschoolers the ability to obtain their private and commercial pilot’s licenses by the time they graduate from high school.
Castle Rock teenager Bryson McKim realized his life’s passion when he flew with a family friend 3 years ago.
“I immediately got hooked as soon as we got into the air. And from then on, it’s just been something that I’ve always wanted to do,” Bryson McKim said.
When he told his mom, Richelle, she jumped into action and started an entire program so her son could chase his dreams.
“I started this for him,” Richelle McKim said. “Understanding that there’s a shortage of pilots and it’s a really promising career path, I decided to open up a homeschool enrichment program that would support students, not just in an experiential aviation environment, but an aviation course that would prepare them for a career in the industry as a pilot.”