Board Members

Cletodell Titus, raised in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY, by a military mom, faced the challenges of his environment with resilience. His mother instilled a sense of structure in him, guiding him to walk a straight path. Despite growing up in a tough neighborhood, Cletodell surrounded himself with friends who also benefited from strong parental guidance. He played on his high school basketball team and later competed in Division 1 basketball at Long Island University. He achieved his Associates Degree in Computer Science from SUNY Farmingdale and further pursued his education, earning a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Psychology from Long Island University.

At 23, after finishing college and basketball, Cletodell entered the workforce as a Police officer at the 81st pct. He is now a  20-year veteran of the NYC Police Department, beginning his career at age 24. He was assigned to the School Unit for 11 years his career, where he enforced discipline, mentored, and supported the youth of the Bedford Stuyvesant community, culminating his career in precinct management.

In July 2018, he became the Camp Director for the 81st Precinct Community Council Summer Camp, coordinating over 100 kids and more than 20 SYEP counselors, which was a fantastic experience.

As a child, Cletodell always dreamed of flying, but there were no camps offering aviation education in his area. As an adult, he pursued this dream by earning his Airmans Certificate (Private Pilot License) and recently obtained his Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instrument Instructor License (CFII).

• Flying since 2015 
• Commercial Privileges (Airplane Single/ Multi-Engine Land)
• FAA Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
• FAA PART 107 & 61  Certified Drone Instructor
• Over 1500 hrs. of flight time 
• Over 400 hrs. of cross country experience
• Over 1000 hrs of Instruction given
• Complex Aircraft Endorsement
• High Performance Aircraft Endorsement

Recognizing the urgent need for youth aviation programs in underserved communities, he founded 

The Young Airmans Association —a remarkable initiative that provides underprivileged youth in New York City with opportunities to explore the wonders of aviation.

Milton Davis Sr., born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn, as the eldest of three siblings, faced many obstacles as a young teen. He kept busy by participating in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Life Scout. With strong values and morals instilled by his mother and family members, he remained on a positive path. Milton always had a desire to help people, particularly within his community, and has been a dedicated advocate for exposing and educating underserved youth. He is a retired 20-year veteran of the New York City Police Department. During his two decades as a Police Officer, he served in various units, with his last assignment as a Youth Officer in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. 

In 2012, Milton founded Cub Scout Pack 1400 and in 2016, he established Boy Scout Troop 1400. Additionally, he served as the BSA Breukelen District Activities Chair in 2015. In that same year, he received several awards, including the Spark Plug Award, the National Top 50 Cubmasters Recognition of Excellence Award from Boy Scouts of America, the Man of Distinction Award, a City Council Citation from 500 Men Making a Difference, and the Cubmaster Leadership Award of Merit. In 2017, he received the Scout Master Leadership Award of Merit from the BSA and a Nassau County Legislature Citation from The Foundation For A Drug Free World of America. Milton was honored as a Drug Free Hero Awardee in 2018 by The Foundation For A Drug Free World. 

Milton Davis along side Cletodell Titus is committed to The Young Airmans Association and its mission to provide aviation education opportunities for New York City’s underserved youth, allowing them to experience the wonders of aviation.

 Alan Forgenie is a Captain for United Airlines and is an active Board member of  The Young Airmans Association Inc. As a child growing up in Trinidad he was introduced to aviation by a neighbor who was a pilot for Pan Am Airlines.  Alan and his family immigrated to the United States and he graduated from Truman High School in the Bronx NY. He then attended Hawthorne College where he earned a Bachelors degree in Aviation with an Associates Degree in Airport Management. In pursuit of his aviation career, Alan became an FAA Certified Flight Instructor for the next few years. He gained flight hours and experience needed to achieve his ATP License ( Airline Transport Pilot). Alan started his commercial airline career as a pilot at the age of 28 in May 1994.

•  Shoreline Aviation where he has Part 135 experience flying  a Cessna Conquest 1 and a Piper Chieftain.  
• March of 1995 he was hired as a pilot for Piedmont Airlines flying a DeHavilland Dash 8
• January 1998 moved on to Continental Airlines as a Second Officer on the Boeing 727. 
• He holds type ratings in the Boeing 737, 757, and 767 
•  Flying since 1981 as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
• Over 24,000 flight hours

Capt. Alan Forgenie has a passion to mentor those interested in careers with the airline industry. He contacted Milton Davis and expressed his dedication and willingness to mentor and help cultivate future young Pilots. He's dedicated to helping guide and inspire youth pilots along their path to an aviation career.