Cradle of Aviation Museum, Town of Islip, and Long Island MacArthur Airport Continue Exciting STEM & Aviation Education Partnership

The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), and the Town of Islip participate in a partnership to promote aviation education and careers. This partnership empowers educators and students from across Long Island with the opportunity to explore and experience various aspects of aviation through educational programs, events, and activities sponsored by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and MacArthur Airport.

The partnership formally kicked-off on March 25, 2023, at Long Island MacArthur Airport before the 2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park. Educators and JROTC students in the Air Force from Brentwood High School celebrated the program launch with Cradle of Aviation officials, Town of Islip leadership, and Airport Management.

The partnership celebrated its 1-year anniversary in 2024. “Long Island MacArthur Airport is a valuable aviation resource, conveniently located right here in the Town of Islip. We are delighted to bring this unique partnership to our local young people, empowering them to explore new aviation and airport careers on-site,” said Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.

“Together, we opened horizons for over 300 students on Long Island, providing them with career awareness in science, technology, engineering, math, aviation, and more,” Said Shelley LaRose-Arken, Commissioner of Aviation and Transportation for the Town of Islip. “We set out to motivate and empower Long Island youth, and this partnership did exactly that,” she added.

“This has been a very exciting year and we are thrilled to partner with MacArthur Airport in providing students with real world exposure to careers in aviation. We hope students walk away excited about the possibilities and the opportunities,” said Andy Parton, President, Cradle of Aviation Museum.

 

Each group participating in the initiative learns about the vast career opportunities at airports and in aviation, including airline pilots and crew, the Transportation Security Administration, airport operations, management, law enforcement, air traffic control, military, and more.

 

“Almost every school participating saw commercial aircraft and Fire-Rescue equipment close-up. Most also were inspired directly by these aviation experts from policing the airport to flight crew taking time to answer questions about training and their daily job responsibilities,” said Cradle of Aviation Museum Deputy Director Catherine Gonzalez.


In 2024, MacArthur Airport introduced a pop-up aviation career exhibit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The museum helps to preserve Long Island’s rich aerospace heritage and inspire future generations. The hands-on education at MacArthur Airport is currently ongoing into 2025.

 

“This collaboration between the partners brings important resources in Nassau and Suffolk counties together on behalf of our community,” LaRose-Arken added.

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Dec 21, 2024
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flight 930 PBI 12/21 09:40 AM Arrived
flight 168 MCO 12/21 10:10 AM Arrived
flight 584 VRB 12/21 10:40 AM On Time
flight 514 FLL 12/21 11:33 AM On Time
flight 2467 BWI 12/21 11:35 AM On Time
flight 655 TPA 12/21 12:40 PM 02:35 PM
flight 330 RDU 12/21 01:17 PM On Time
flight 191 MCO 12/21 01:50 PM On Time
flight 2448 PBI 12/21 01:53 PM 02:02 PM
flight 546 MCO 12/21 03:17 PM On Time
flight 328 CHS 12/21 03:25 PM On Time
flight 204 PBI 12/21 03:35 PM On Time
flight 934 RSW 12/21 05:11 PM On Time
flight 3663 BWI 12/21 05:30 PM On Time
flight 2418 MIA 12/21 05:45 PM On Time
flight 3356 TPA 12/21 06:08 PM On Time
flight 3436 PBI 12/21 07:45 PM 09:35 PM
flight 3056 MCO 12/21 09:08 PM On Time
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Departures

Dec 21, 2024
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flight 4935 RSW 12/21 06:15 AM Departed
flight 3055 MCO 12/21 08:50 AM Departed
flight 726 PBI 12/21 10:25 AM 10:54 AM
flight 3304 MIA 12/21 11:10 AM On Time
flight 585 VRB 12/21 11:20 AM 12:15 PM
flight 513 FLL 12/21 12:20 PM On Time
flight 2467 MCO 12/21 12:20 PM On Time
flight 4498 PBI 12/21 01:20 PM 03:15 PM
flight 331 RDU 12/21 01:57 PM On Time
flight 191 BWI 12/21 02:40 PM On Time
flight 2447 PBI 12/21 02:53 PM On Time
flight 547 MCO 12/21 04:03 PM On Time
flight 329 CHS 12/21 04:05 PM On Time
flight 2899 TPA 12/21 04:20 PM On Time
flight 935 RSW 12/21 05:51 PM On Time
flight 3663 MCO 12/21 06:15 PM On Time
flight 2418 BWI 12/21 06:30 PM On Time
flight 3323 TPA 12/21 07:08 PM On Time
flight 4185 PBI 12/21 08:30 PM 10:10 PM
flight 3941 MCO 12/21 09:58 PM On Time
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