HistoryMATA was conceived to fill the need for short-term
aviation training opportunities for those preparing for
mission service, and for those already involved in
ministry. While several schools offer two- to five-year
mission aviation training programs, MATA seeks to
provide training structured to the specific training
objectives and scheduling availability of individuals.
This includes those who must work part-time or full-
time while pursuing flight training, those who attended
or plan to attend a specific Bible school or seminary
which does not offer aviation training, those who
already hold certain ratings and only need others, and
even those already involved in ministry who must fit flight
training into specific “time windows” such as during
furlough from a foreign mission field.
Founders, Mike and his wife Lori CrowellMATA History VideoMATA History Letter In the fall of 1998, MATA incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in the state of Washington. Initially using the resources of a local fixed-base operator at Arlington Municipal airport, it quickly became apparent that MATA needed the flexibility of its own aircraft and facility to fulfill its mission. Faith steps were taken to purchase a Cessna 150 as a primary trainer. As the need for a complex trainer for Commercial Pilot and Instrument Rating was also apparent, a Mooney M20C was procured for that purpose. The fleet has changed over the years as aircraft were bought, sold, and donated, but the Lord has been faithful and has kept us flying.
