Name: Roman Wyatt
Age: 18
Hometown: Covington Louisiana
School: Fontainebleau Bleau High School
Graduation Year: 2027
Career Aspirations: Become a cargo pilot for UPS or FedEx and launch the first black-owned airline.
Hobbies & Interests: Watching airshows, playing basketball, working out, flying, swimming, hanging out with friends, reading, playing video games, listening to podcasts, spending time with family, listening to music, creating relationships in the aviation sector, and improving my general health.
Organizations/Clubs: OBAP, Atlanta ACE Academy, Tuskegee Next, Illinoi Aviation Academy, Fly By Night Aviation and Lt Colonel Luke Weather Solo Flight Academy.
Why are you passionate about aviation?
Flying was my first love and I'm quite passionate about it. For amusement, I used to go to the airport and watch jets, helicopters, and airplanes take off. Seeing those pilots take off encouraged me to imagine myself as the pilot in command of those wonderful planes, exploring the world. As my aviation journey progressed, I discovered for myself that aviation is more than just flying planes. I discovered that, in addition to flying, there is a business and, most importantly, a family aspect to aviation.
What is your future aspiration?
My long-term goal is to become an airline pilot and entrepreneur. After receiving my private pilot license, I plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in communications at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While I am working on my degree, I plan to create my own business in order to cover the rest of my aviation training after college. After graduation, I will continue my flight training to get the remaining ratings and licenses as required to be a commercial pilot. I plan to continue my career at the airlines. I hope to use this opportunity to also learn the ins and outs of a commercial airlines company, so that I may own and operate the first Black airline.
Why did you choose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT?
I applied to Tuskegee Next because I was impressed by the camaraderie I had heard about from recent cadets and to honor the history of the Tuskegee airmen. I feel Tuskegee Next can help me achieve the first stage of my ambition of becoming an airline pilot.