Empowerment Through Aviation

Empowerment Through Aviation

Empowerment Through Aviation (ETA) honors the memory of former Navy pilot, Brigitte Jacobson by supporting young women from Baltimore City public schools as they pursue careers in aviation. Our programs inspire young women to pursue their dreams, prepare young women of color for flying careers, and help to diversify the ranks of licensed pilots.

Our Mission

The mission of ETA is to inspire young women to achieve greatness by exposing them to the joys and challenges of flight, affording them the opportunity to succeed in a technically challenging and academically strenuous...

Our Story

Empowerment Through Aviation is a project of the family and friends of Brigitte Louise Jacobson.  Brigitte was a Navy pilot, a community activist, and a mentor to young women.  As an African American woman and...

Our Programs

ETA programs consist of three phases or “wings.”  The introductory wing (Takeoff) aims to provide one introductory flight lesson – often called a “discovery flight” – to several seventh grade girls attending Baltimore City public...
ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator

ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator

ETA students will receive training on a state-of-the-art simulator at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute!  The simulator ribbon cutting was held on October 27th, 2021.  The simulator,... Read More "ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator"
ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator

ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator

ETA students will receive training on a state-of-the-art simulator at Baltimore Polytechnic... Read More "ETA Students Will Receive Training on a State-of-the-Art Simulator"