Mission
Expand access to aviation opportunity.
Expand access to aviation education, professional training, aerospace careers, leadership and aviation-related public service for people with merit and potential who face financial or social barriers.

Foundational direction
The principles that define what AFO exists to do, where it is going and how it works.
Mission
Expand access to aviation education, professional training, aerospace careers, leadership and aviation-related public service for people with merit and potential who face financial or social barriers.
Vision
Help build a safer, stronger and more accessible aviation community through education, professional development, public service and responsible collaboration.
Core values
Honesty, transparency and ethical responsibility.
High standards in education, leadership and performance.
Responsible management of resources entrusted to the Foundation.
A fundamental standard in every program and initiative.
Aviation used to educate, serve communities and create public benefit.
Expanded access for people with merit and potential.
Responsibility, professional growth and positive influence.
Impact built through qualified partnerships and shared commitment.
A commitment to expanding aviation opportunity across communities throughout the United States.
Organizational scope
The Foundation is based in Central Florida and focuses on mission-aligned initiatives throughout the United States.
Institutional collaboration