Read the below instructions before you start registering!

• Complete and sign the 1) Acknowledgment of Risk, 2) MDT Media Release and 3) Student Code of Conduct forms. The 3 forms are required to be uploaded at time of registration. Parent or guardian must also sign forms.
• Download the files, fill them out and upload when prompted when you are registering.
• Please do not upload a photo of yourself. NO PHOTO NEEDED, Only the required document files per above instruction.
• All documents can be found under the documents tab (upper left corner of the Home page). Mobile users go to Main Menu-Documents.

• Be sure to answer all questions and attach your waivers! Incomplete registrations will be rejected and moved to the waitlist status.

• A packing list of items to bring is also attached for your review.

Registration is open to:

* Students that have a strong passion for aviation and an interest in learning about careers within the aviation industry.

* High school students still in school that will be a Freshman to Senior

* First-time ACE Academy Attendees.

Tuition is $50, all inclusive, and non-refundable.

Tuition includes a discovery flight, meals, activities, transportation while attending the Academy, and lodging in a hotel.

(Hotel rooms are shared with same-gender, double occupancy).

 Drop off is at 06:00 a.m. June 18^th at the MDT Montana Aeronautics Division 2630 Airport Road, Helena MT 59620

Pick up is at 12:30 p.m. June 20^th at the MDT Montana Aeronautics Division 2630 Airport Road, Helena MT 59620

Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Academy is hosted by the Montana Department (MDT) of Transportation Aeronautics Division; the ACE Academy is an immersive aviation exploration experience. Located in Helena, MT, the Academy is designed to promote aviation and introduce high-school students to many career opportunities in aviation. 

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the following and more!

• Discovery Flights
• Tours of the Helena College-Airport Campus, Pioneer Aerostructures facility, Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility (Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters), and Montana Medical Transport.
• Field trip to Missoula to tour the Neptune Aviation, smokejumper base, Museum of Mountain Flying.
• General Aviation Fly-in event with Static aircraft displays
• Talk to professional pilots, mechanics, and engineers!

 *The agenda is subject to change without notice. All flight activities are weather dependent. *