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Happy #AirTrafficControllerDay! Today we celebrate the dedication and precision of air traffic controllers who ensure the safety of our skies, guiding each flight with expertise. ✈️The NGPA acknowledge their invaluable contributions to #aviationsafety.

Congratulations to Amber Brierly (She/Her) for winning the “Wheels Up Advanced Flight Training” scholarship! ✈️ Amber is currently a part-time SIC at Flight Safety International, is working on her CFI, and runs her own digital #marketing business that helps local #aviation businesses. This year, the NGPA is celebrating 25 years of #scholarship opportunities for #aviation and #aerospace professionals who wish to begin or advance their #careers. For  more information on our scholarship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/e3hqUcc.

Devyn Williams, an active NGPA member and Captain at Endeavor Air is thriving in his aviation #career.  💬 “There are so many awesome opportunities at Endeavor to expand your horizons beyond the flight deck,” Devyn shares. “I think in the long run that makes you a better #pilot, because you get to experience the behind-the-scenes of the company and meet future Endeavor #employees. It’s exciting to potentially make a positive change in someone’s life with a job #offer.”  We’re grateful to Endeavor for their sponsorship of the NGPA and commitment to fostering an inclusive company #culture. Read more about Devyn’s experience at Endeavor here: https://lnkd.in/gt5GiJ9G

Thank you to everyone who participated in #Pride this year. Whether you were advocating for yourself or as an #ally, what you do makes a difference.  ️While June may be coming to a close, remember that the NGPA is here to celebrate you every month, loud and proud. 🏳️🌈🥳

The NGPA is the largest organization of #LGBTQ+ #aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.  What you can gain from the NGPA:  🏳️🌈Opportunities 🏳️🌈Support  🏳️🌈Scholarships 🏳️🌈Resources  🏳️🌈Community  🏳️🌈Mentorship  Join the family today 🤝 https://lnkd.in/dY8pqkp

In 1969, a riot at the #Stonewall Inn in #NewYorkCity became the turning point in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. For six days, protestors stood up to the police and stood for #equality. Today, the NGPA appreciates and honors those who fought for our rights and carved the way for the #LGTBQ+ community to continue to fight for equality and #love today. 💪🏳️🌈

Only three more days to apply to be a #member of the NGPA Board of Directors! #Application requirements:  🔹Be a member of the #NGPA for at least two consecutive years  🔹Be ready to begin your term on January 1st, 2025 🔹Exemplify and advocate for the NGPA spirit and mission Apply here: https://www.ngpa.org/

On this day in 2016, the United States Supreme Court ordered the #legalization of same sex marriage in ALL 50 states!  On June 26th each year, we remember this #historic day for #equality and victory for the #LGBTQ+ community and #equal rights movement.  #loveislove ❤️🏳️🌈🎉

We love seeing how NGPA members are celebrating their hashtag #Pride this month. 💪🏳️🌈 Want to hashtag #celebrate with us in person? There’s still another opportunity: 🏳️🌈hashtag #Chicago Pride Parade - June 30th For more information: https://lnkd.in/gi7CCgy7

Meet Captain Janice Anderson, a beacon of inspiration who has been with American for more than 36 years. Her journey has been nothing short of transformative, evolving from struggling with self-expression to leading with pride. 🌈👩✈️ When Capt. Anderson first joined the airline in 1988, there weren’t many gay female pilots in the industry. She fearlessly found her way by joining Women in Aviation International and the National Gay Pilots Association, eventually leading as the Vice President of NPGA and securing American as the first legacy carrier to actively recruit pilots at its annual conference. Captain Anderson also joined the pilot recruitment team to support the airline in expanding access and awareness of careers in aviation for all. 🙌 When American became the first major U.S. airline in 1993 to protect LGBTQ team members by including gender identity and expression, as well as sexual orientation in workplace nondiscrimination policies, she truly felt she could be the best and most authentic version of herself. Capt. Anderson and her wife, Koré, have been together for over 37 years, and she proudly shares her story to inspire authenticity in the workplace. Cheers to Capt. Anderson for soaring with pride and leading the way. 🌈✈️