Aviation in Montana
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2026 ACE Academy Academy June 18 to 20
The Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Academy offers high school students a chance to explore various career paths available across the aviation industry. In Helena, students will have flights aboard general aviation aircraft, tour Pioneer Aerostructure’s manufacturing facility, the Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility, Helena College's aviation maintenance technician program, and Montana Medical Transport (an air ambulance operation).
On the field trip to Missoula, students will visit Northstar/Neptune Aviation, the Museum of Mountain Flying and the Smokejumper Base. The last day will conclude with a general aviation fly-in at the Canyon Ferry airstrip.
If you know any high school students who are interested in exploring the exciting world of aviation and the various opportunities it presents, please pass this information along to them!
Services
Airport Services
Airport Inspections
Airport Surplus
Airport Windsock Program / Unicom
Airway Beacons
Aviation System Plans
Courtesy Cars Program
Loan & Grant Program
Manager Assistance
Montana Airports
Recreational Use Statute
Resale Program
Studies & Research
Pilot Services
Aeronautical Chart
Aircraft Registration
Flight Plan Form
MET Tower Information
NOTAMs/TFRs
Pilot Registration
Search & Rescue
Weather Advisories
Weather Cameras
Links of Interest