Yellow Jacket Aviation Information

Yellow Jacket Aviation’s aim is to bring a diverse group of students from all majors together in order to build an airplane that will be flown by students, taking a role in GT tradition similar to that of the Ramblin’ Wreck. Despite Georgia Tech's renowned Aerospace Engineering program, its current mascots and traditions overlook aviation. This organization will not only promote interdisciplinary collaboration but also student innovation, as we follow in the footsteps of the original Ramblin’ Wreck. This major endeavour will be broken into three phases: Research, Build & Certify, and Fly & Maintain. Our goal is to achieve Phase III completion by Fall of 2027. By then, we envision that the Ramblin’ Wreck of the Skies, as we call it, will perform flyovers at official Georgia Tech events, thus cementing its role as an additional mascot for the institution. Our rapidly growing team includes students representing every college at Georgia Tech, working collaboratively to make this a reality. Our main teams include Finance, PR and Design, GT Liaison, FAA Liaison, Logistics, and Engineering. Our organization encourages exploration across various teams, providing invaluable insights into multiple fields. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain real world experience that is applicable to any major. Our organization offers members the chance to connect with professionals in their industry, explore their chosen field, cultivate relationships, and enjoy themselves along the way.