named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ACE (AI Assisted, Online Ground School)
AI-enhanced online ground school program designed to make aviation training faster, smarter, and easier for students.
Charles M. Hewison Memorial Scholarship
Provides financial aid to female, minority, or economically disadvantaged high school students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in aviation.
Commercial Pilot Training
Advanced training program for students seeking a career as a commercial pilot, including instrument rating and multi-engine instruction.
Discovery Flights
Introductory flight experiences that allow prospective students to fly with an instructor and learn the basics of flight.
International Student Training
Flight training services tailored for non-U.S. citizens interested in learning to fly in the United States.
Private Pilot Training
Flight training program designed to prepare students for the private pilot license, including ground instruction and flight hours.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 6 activities
- Delivers flight instruction and pilot certification trainingProvides primary and advanced flight instruction leading to private pilot certification and instrument ratings, using aircraft such as the Piper Cherokee 180 and offering recurrent training with certified instructors. Training has resulted in 17 out of 18 students passing their checkrides on the first attempt.
- Facilitates student flight milestonesSupports students in achieving key flight training milestones, including first solo flights, with documented accomplishments at various airports such as Griffiss Airport and South Albany Airport.
- Offers discovery and introductory flightsProvides discovery flights and introductory flights to prospective students, allowing them to experience basic flying skills and learn about flight training opportunities.
- Operates flight training facilities and runwaysOperates multiple flight training locations including at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, Harriman-and-West North Adams Airport, and a new location in Saratoga County, NY, with specific runway and communication details supporting flight operations.
- Provides aircraft and simulator rentals for trainingOffers aircraft rentals including the Aeronica Champion O-200, Piper Cherokee 140 and 180, and Seneca 3 for multi-engine time building, as well as access to FAA-approved BATD simulators and Gleim BATD for enrolled students and annual users.
- Supports aviation education with online and physical training resourcesProvides an AI-assisted online ground school program (ACE), offers the Gleim Deluxe Private Pilot Kit, and partners with Purdue Global to provide educational benefits for students pursuing aviation careers.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Provides flight training scholarshipsOffers flight training scholarships to high school students who are female, minority, economically disadvantaged, or otherwise deserving, enabling access to pilot certification programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Assists with flight training financingFacilitates access to flight training financing by directing students to Flight Training Finance and providing application guidance specific to Hewison Aviation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$0
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expenses
Total expenses$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$136K
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Net assets$136K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- STEVEN JACKSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AOPA Partner — Organization offering scholarships and resources for pilots, referenced as a source of financial aid for Hewison Aviation students.
- Albany Flight Standards District Office Government — Partner in aviation safety through FAASTeam representation
- EAA Network — Member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, participating in Young Eagle Flights.
- Flight Training Finance Partner — Partner organization providing financing services for students training at Hewison Aviation.
- FlightCircle Partner — Uses FlightCircle as a platform for selling flight lessons, supplies, and gift certificates.
- ForeFlight Partner — Offers ForeFlight Pro subscriptions to students as part of flight training resources.
- Gleim Aviation Partner — Partners with Gleim Aviation to offer training materials and simulator access.
- Gleim Publications Partner — Provides the Gleim Virtual Cockpit® BATD simulator and exam preparation tools used in training at Hewison Aviation.
- Griffiss International Airport Partner — Flight lessons offered at Griffiss International Airport with designated meeting and parking instructions.
- Griffiss International Airport Partner — Operates an aviation service location at Griffiss International Airport
- Harriman-and-West North Adams Airport Government — Airport facility operated by or in partnership with Hewison Aviation for flight training and operations.
- Purdue Global Partner — Partnership providing tuition reductions and credit transfer opportunities for flight school students pursuing aviation degrees.
- Saratoga County Airport Partner — Flight lessons offered at Saratoga County Airport with designated meeting and parking instructions.
- South Albany Airport Partner — Flight lessons offered at South Albany Airport with designated meeting and parking instructions.
- The 99s Partner — Nonprofit organization providing scholarships for women pilots, referenced as a funding resource for Hewison Aviation students.
- Whirly-Girls Partner — Nonprofit organization offering scholarships for female helicopter students, referenced as a funding resource for Hewison Aviation students.
- Women In Aviation Partner — Organization offering scholarships for men and women in aviation, referenced as a funding resource for Hewison Aviation students.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equity Through Scholarshipsmethodology: equity-through-scholarshipsBy providing flight training scholarships to underrepresented groups in aviation, the organization promotes educational equity and expands access to the pilot career pipeline because financial and structural barriers are directly reduced for marginalized populations.
- Experienced-Instructor Modelmethodology: experienced-instructor-modelBy employing highly experienced, career aviation professionals as instructors who teach out of passion for aviation, the organization produces greater student success and program distinction because mentorship from seasoned experts fosters deeper engagement and higher-quality training outcomes.
- Experiential Engagement and Introductionmethodology: experiential-engagementBy offering discovery flights and emphasizing positive first-flight experiences, the organization inspires and recruits prospective students into aviation training because immersive, hands-on exposure creates emotional connection and lowers psychological barriers to entry.
- Financing-Enabled Accessmethodology: financing-enabled training accessBy offering financing options, the organization reduces financial barriers to entry, enabling students to train more consistently and focus on mastery rather than cost, because removing economic pressure increases training frequency and persistence.
- Personalized and Adaptive Trainingmethodology: adaptive_learningBy tailoring flight instruction to individual student learning styles, needs, and knowledge gaps through adaptive teaching and learning tools, the organization improves training efficiency and success because customized pacing and support address diverse learner profiles more effectively than standardized curricula.