Aviation Day 2025 Recap

On July 19, 2025, 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted Aviation Day at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in partnership with Southwest Airlines. This behind-the-scenes experience exposed our mentees to careers in aviation — from pilots and air traffic controllers to ground operations and aviation technology. It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

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✈️ Event Highlights

• Exclusive tours of restricted areas at STL Airport

• Hands-on look at airport operations, flight logistics, and aviation technology

• Career talks and interactive Q&A with aviation professionals

• Thank you to Boeing for providing career education to our mentees

• Thank you to Southwest Airlines and St. Louis Lambert International Airport for partnering with us to make Aviation Day possible

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​👉 Aviation Day is an annual event — stay tuned for details on next year’s experience!