
The Coleman-James Aviation Academy
The Coleman-James Aviation Academy is dedicated to providing aviation education, training and access to high-performing youth to become future pilots.


Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman
General Daniel "Chappie" James
Mission Statement
The mission of The Coleman-James Aviation Academy is to increase the interest of local youth in aviation careers and inspire them to become future pilots, through recruitment, education and training.
Our Team
Ms. Tanya Crayton
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Ms. Joy Guice
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Ms. Katina Walker
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Mr. Joe Washington, CFI, CFII, MEI
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Lt Col. Quan Patten
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Mr. Kanu Bartuah, CFI, CFII
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Lt Col. Bernard Wesley
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.
Mr. Marlos Davis, CFI, AGI
The mission of The Bessie Coleman Aviation Academy is to continue the rich, spirited legacy of Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman by educating, inspiring and training African American Youth (girls and boys) in the varying fields of aviation.







