Montecito Motor Classic, a California-based charitable group, is holding “Imagine a Future in Aviation,” a youth educational event and general aviation job fair, on June 7 at the Atlantic Aviation facility at California’s Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA). Free to children and students, the event will feature dozens of educational institutions and industry experts— including pilots, mechanics, aerospace engineers, meteorologists, and air traffic controllers—who will provide firsthand information about career pathways available in aviation.
“This isn’t just a field trip,” said event chairperson and FBO industry veteran Dolores Johnson. “It’s a career-launching, future-shaping experience.” During the event, students can apply on the spot for scholarships in aviation-related educational opportunities.
As guest speaker, author and pilot Tracey Curtis-Taylor will speak about her adventures flying a Boeing Stearman biplane all over the world, retracing the paths of pioneering women pilots. With a nod to Montecito Motor Classic’s legacy, the day will also have a display of classic automobiles with a goal of “celebrating the rich heritage of both automotive and aviation excellence.”
The event has attracted more than a dozen sponsors, including Atlantic Aviation, KSBA, SpaceX, Planes of Fame, and AMPS Insurance Services.