ACE and OGARAJETS: Elevate the next generation of Aviators

The flight deck of tomorrow is built on the opportunities we extend to young dreamers today. For over four decades, Aviation Career Enrichment (ACE) has served as a cornerstone of youth development, proving that with structured mentorship, ground instruction, and flight training, the sky is truly the limit.

Operating out of Fulton County Executive Airport (Charlie Brown Field) in Atlanta, ACE is a non profit 501(c)(3) that provides a comprehensive environment where students aged 9 to 18 engage in hands-on flight training, STEM immersion, and career mentorship. Through its Weekend Flight Academy, ACE instills academic discipline, leadership skills, and self-confidence. Over its rich history, scores of ACE alumni have advanced to become airline captains, military aviators, aerospace engineers, and corporate flight directors across the aerospace industry.

"With structured mentorship, ground instruction, and flight training, the sky is truly the limit."

The Vision of Julius Alexander

The transformative reach of ACE is rooted in the life and legacy of its founder, Julius Alexander. A pioneering aviator, educator, and Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, Alexander overcame financial barriers and systemic hurdles to earn his wings, eventually becoming the first civilian Black flight instructor at Fulton County Airport. Driven by a belief that aviation builds self-esteem and resilience in young people, he founded ACE in 1980. Alexander dedicated his life to "molding protégés into professionals," proving that a servant’s heart and unwavering mentorship can open doors to the sky for generations of underrepresented youth.

A Lasting Legacy: The Breaking Ground Scholarship

Flight training requires significant financial resources, making community investment vital. To help remove financial barriers for ambitious young aviators, OGARAJETS established The Breaking Ground Scholarship.

Through this dedicated endowment, OGARAJETS funds the complete flight instruction pathway for one deserving ACE student each year, taking them from their initial discovery flight all the way through to their first solo flight.

A pilot’s first solo flight is an unforgettable milestone. It is the defining moment when ground school theory, dual instruction, and hard work give way to complete confidence in the cockpit. By fully funding the flight hours, simulator training, and instructional support required to reach this milestone, The Breaking Ground Scholarship ensures a passionate student can focus entirely on mastery, safety, and personal growth without the burden of training costs.

A Recognized Partnership

OGARAJETS' commitment to ACE runs deep across our entire team. Over the years, ACE has honored Johnny Foster and the OGARAJETS team with their prestigious President’s Award in recognition of ongoing financial support, technical partnership, volunteer involvement, and dedication to maintaining the quality of the ACE aircraft fleet.

"Watching these young men and women grow from their very first discovery flight into confident pilots flying solo is one of the most rewarding parts of our work in this industry," says Johnny Foster, President & CEO of OGARAJETS. "Through The Breaking Ground Scholarship, we are honored to invest directly in their futures and ensure that the next generation of aviators has a clear runway to achieve their dreams."

Join Us in Supporting ACE

Building a diverse and talented pipeline for the future of aviation requires collective support. Every contribution directly helps ACE maintain aircraft, provide fuel, and deliver life-changing education to promising students.

We invite our clients, partners, and business aviation family to join us in keeping their dreams aloft.