CAF Airbase Georgia Hosts Aviation Career Day for Students

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. (May 4, 2026) – The first Aviation Career Day hosted by Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia provided an overview of various aviation careers for 27 students from the Coweta County Central Education Center. Airbase Georgia invited five organizations to present information to the students: the Federal Aviation Administration, Koch Aviation, Academy of Aviation, U.S. Aviation Academy and Middle Georgia State University.

“As part of our education mission, Airbase Georgia organized a full day in which the students broke into groups and rotated to stations provided by each of the aviation organizations,” said Airbase Leader Mark Richards. “The students also enjoyed a tour of the Airbase hangar and maintenance shops to further illustrate aviation roles.”

Student comments after the event reflected how much they appreciated learning about career opportunities and seeing WWII vintage aircraft.

An even larger event is planned for Nov. 14, when Airbase Georgia has scheduled a metro-area Aviation Career Day to draw students from the Atlanta area as well as Fayette and Coweta counties.

“This year is especially significant as we have dedicated the season to America’s 250^th birthday,” Richards said. “We also use our historic aircraft throughout the year to inspire careers in aviation, since young airshow attendees can experience firsthand the breadth of the aviation industry represented by our unique planes.”

About the CAF Airbase Georgia
CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Atlanta Regional Airport -Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Ga., was founded in 1987. The Airbase is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). The group maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft including a P-51 Mustang, an FG-1D Corsair, an SBD Dauntless, an LT-6 Mosquito, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell and a T-34 Mentor. Under restoration are an N2S Stearman and P-47 Thunderbolt. The Airbase, composed of more than 300 volunteer members, is a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail launched in 2021. The Airbase is part of the CAF, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on contributions of time and funds to conduct its mission. For more information, go to https://airbasegeorgia.org/.

Contact:

Steve Forsyth

Public Information Officer

CAF Airbase Georgia

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