Captain Jeppesen Foundation

The Wings Over the Rockies Captain Jeppesen Foundation is committed to be a leader in supporting and enabling aerospace educational opportunities to fulfill youthful dreams in the spirit of Captain Elrey B. Jeppesen and his legacy.

Student and instructor sitting in airplane giving a thumbs up

About the Foundation

The Foundation is a key partner in helping students understand the vast number of opportunities aviation has to offer when pursuing a career in aviation – such as pilot, engineer, technician, designer, and maintenance personnel, to name a few.

In addition, the foundation strives to acquire grants from private and public entities to help Colorado youth from all walks of life obtain opportunities in aviation.

Fundraising efforts help to ensure the legacy of Captain Jeppesen lives on by telling his life story to the public in the Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport through DIA’s Jeppesen Foundation exhibits and providing interactive aviation education opportunities for children and adults while at DIA.

Board Members

Kelly Haynes | Dana Kirchmar | Sandy Stedman | Mark Van Tine | Suzanne Yeonopolus

Opportunities

Flight Training Scholarships

Wings Over the Rockies has offered Flight Training Scholarships with the support of the Ray Foundation to Colorado students (ages 15-18). Scholarship recipients have worked towards their Private Pilot Certification in gliders or single-engine airplanes.

When available, scholarships are open to Colorado residents, and students from around the state are encouraged to apply.

Questions can be directed here.