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American Airlines Continues its Efforts to Diversify the Flight Deck With a $1.5 Million Donation to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
American will provide $750,000 as a resource grant and $250,000 for scholarships to OBAP’s Luke Weathers Flight Academy An additional $250,000 per year over the next two years will be provided for scholarships American Airlines extended job offers to 45 diverse aviators at OBAPs 46th Annual Conference (Left to Right) American CEO Robert Isom, Luke Weathrs…
Read MorePamela Williams Takes on New Role at United Aviate
Pamela Williams joins United Aviate Academy from Amazon, where she served as Senior Program Manager – Executive Development. In this position, Pam created and implemented training programs for managers while participating in and conducting needs analysis, skills development classes, and leadership training for over 200 managers. Prior to Amazon, Pam spent 32 years at FedEx…
Read MoreOBAP Partners with United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Diversify and Support Next Generation of Pilots
Westchester, Il – On April 6, 2021, United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase & Co. will partner with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) to identify candidates for United’s Aviate Academy, select applicants to receive nearly $300,000 in scholarships and grants, and train 5,000 new pilots by 2030. In addition to funding for training, OBAP…
Read MoreOnward and Upward
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” -Maya Angelou As I make my exit as the chair of the OBAP Board of Directors, this quote from Maya Angelou could not ring more true for me. As a little black girl growing up in the shadow of the…
Read MoreOur Position on Racial Inequality
Today, we draw on the strength of our founders to harness our collective power, influence, and the voice of our membership to champion changes that will benefit our industry, our communities, and this nation.
Read MoreOBAP board member, Pamela Williams chosen to serve on Federal Aviation Administration advisory board
Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of Pamela Williams to the board of the newly-formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB).
Read MoreA Message from the Board Chair Regarding COVID-19
Members, As you are aware, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which initially started in Wuhan, China in December 2019, is currently spreading across the United States. We are also aware there have been questions regarding the status of our upcoming Spring Meeting and Networking Event, April 10, 2020. Based on conversations, we are continuing with…
Read MoreMcGee, Lanphier Recognized During State of the Union Address
Iain Lanphier, the Scottsdale, Arizona 8th-grader who attended the State of the Union Address Tuesday night, got a standing ovation as Trump introduced him. Iain has already distinguished himself after attending the 2019 Phoenix Aerospace Career Education (ACE) program, sponsored by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. But he also comes from a distinguished line…
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