1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Minorities in Aviation Education Act of 2018 . 2. Bessie Coleman Aviation Education Program (a) In general The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish the Bessie Coleman Aviation Education Program to improve the preparation and representation of students, particularly women and minorities, in aviation-related fields. (b) Authorized activities The Administrator shall award grants under this subsection on the basis of a competitive peer review process. Grants awarded under this subsection may be used for increasing exposure and access to aviation-related education and jobs through such means as— (1) internships that offer students experience in the aviation industry; (2) programs that introduce students to unmanned aircraft operations; (3) career exploration and educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance, or to improve existing such programs