Ages 5–17 · Nairobi, Kenya

Where young dreamstake flight

Nextgen Mentorship Hub introduces children to aviation early — with guidance, mentorship, and real hands-on exposure that turns a fascination with the sky into a genuine pathway to the cockpit.

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Young aviators with Nextgen Mentorship Hub

A Journey of Discovery

Simulator, ground school & mentorship

326+

young aviators mentored and counting

Airside Visits

Real time on the apron at Wilson Airport

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The Kingdom EaglesKCAA AlignedWilson AirportCapt. Peter Maranga

What We Do

A Journey of Discovery into aviation

From a child's very first simulator flight to real mentorship from working pilots — every part of the Nextgen program brings the cockpit within reach.

Simulator & Ground School

Flight simulator sessions paired with ground instruction that prepares students for the KCAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test.

Mentorship From the Pros

Guidance from professional captains, pilots, and aircraft engineers — including author Capt. Peter Maranga.

Practical Airside Exposure

Monthly airside visits, Young Eagle flights, radio-control models, and field trips to real aviation venues.

Holiday Aviation Camps

Immersive flying camps during school holidays — simulator time, ground school, mentorship, and airside fun.

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Membership Teams

A team for every young aviator

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Ages 7 – 16

Alpha Team

1,700 USD / year

Our flagship membership — the full young-aviator experience.

1 year · monthly sessions

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Ages 7 – 12

Bravo Team

950 USD / year

Regular simulator and ground school with real mentorship.

1 year

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Ages 5 – 7

Charlie Team

350 USD / year

A gentle first taste of aviation for our youngest members.

1 year

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Why Nextgen

Giving kids the spark to fly

We give children the spark to become the next generation of aviators — while teaching the discipline, confidence, and academic excellence it takes to reach their dreams.

Real Mentors

Guidance from professional captains, pilots, and aircraft engineers.

Hands-On Simulation

Flight simulator practice, not just theory from a textbook.

KCAA-Aligned

Ground school built around the KCAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test.

Start Early

Structured teams for young aviators from ages 5 to 17.

Airside Exposure

Monthly airside visits, Young Eagle flights, and holiday camps.

A Real Pathway

We turn aviation curiosity into an achievable career path.

Where This Journey Leads

Aviation career pathways we open

Aviation is far more than the cockpit. We help young people see — and reach for — the many futures the industry offers.

Airline Pilot

Aircraft Engineer

Cabin Crew

Flight Dispatch

Air Traffic Control

Aerospace & STEM

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Testimonials

What parents & students say

“My son used to just stare at planes overhead. Now he talks about lift, drag, and checklists. Nextgen turned a fascination into a real plan for his future.”

Grace Wanjiru

Parent, Alpha Team · Nairobi

From the Blog

Stories from the flight deck

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How to know if your child is ready for the cockpit

Parents

22 August 2026

How to know if your child is ready for the cockpit

From curiosity about the sky to a real love of how things fly — the signs your child is ready to…

Ground School

22 August 2026

Inside the simulator: what ground school really teaches

Flight simulation is more than a game. How our KCAA-aligned ground school builds the discipline …

Careers

22 August 2026

Six aviation careers beyond being a pilot

Aircraft engineer, air traffic controller, flight dispatcher and more — the many paths the aviat…

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Join a community of over 326 young aviators. Whether your child is five or sixteen, there's a Nextgen team ready to turn their aviation dream into a real pathway.

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