The Junior Test Pilot Summer Program is a free program hosted at Blackbird Airpark offering classes focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), with hands-on activities and presentations from professionals in the aerospace field. The program was developed by the Flight Test Historical Foundation and funded with generous support from our sponsors in the local aerospace community, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, the Air Force Research Lab, and the 412th STEM Education Outreach. The City of Palmdale has partnered with the Foundation and provides access to Joe Davies’ Airpark to enhance the learning experience of our Junior Test Pilots.
The program is designed for 3rd through 6th graders to learn about the STEM principles in flight test and engineering framed by the experiments and advancements in aviation and aerospace development in the Aerospace Valley.
When: June 16 – July 25, 2025 – The Program has 5 sessions of one week each.
Time: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Blackbird Airpark and Joe Davies Heritage Park, Palmdale
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Elementary-aged students
To register your child, click on the registration button. You only need to register for MONDAY. The program runs from Monday-Friday.
Please note: Children cannot be dropped off. This is a museum program, and they must be accompanied by an adult. We will be closed June 19th and July4th.
REGISTER NOW - Please note that the program is a one week program!
