The students of Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) possess a passion for flight and an insatiable
curiosity to discover more about the machines and careers that make soaring possible.
The program began in August 2008, as an extension of Kathleen Senior High, to expose local youths to
the aviation-related industry while giving them hands-on lessons and access to state-of-the-art technology.
The program emphasizes both teamwork and individual achievement as well as skill development, creativity,
innovation and critical thinking.
The Academy’s mission is to encourage students to seize existing opportunities and make the most of their
futures:
THROUGH A COMBINATION OF RELEVANT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL
AEROSPACE COMMUNITY, AND AN AVIATION FOCUS, ALL STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN A RIGOROUS
COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM THAT WILL