@OBAPEXCELLENCE

Committed to increasing diversity in aviation and aerospace.

 Chicago, IL
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Joined March 2010
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Absolutely AMAZING week at @OBAPEXCELLENCE Houston North! Loved all the different experiences and will absolutely be back next year. #Dreams2Careers
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Today is #GivingTuesday and we’re calling on the OBAP community to help us Fuel the Future for the next generation of aerospace professionals. ✈️✨ obapexcellence.donorsupport.…
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#obapexcellence #UPS
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OBAP is seeking nominees for the organization's Board of Directors, for three new seats in the areas of Maintenance Tech/ATC, Aerospace Engineering/Advanced Technology, Human Resources, and Professional Pilot. #obapexcellence
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The nomination window closes at Midnight on May 31, 2025. Email your nomination to [email protected]
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Check out these fast-approaching deadlines for our summer ACE academies! Learn more and register today! obap.org/outreach-programs/a… #obapexcellence #aviation #aerospace #obapaceacademy
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Join us in Tacoma, August 6-8, 2025, where we’ll embrace the theme "Limitless Horizons: Advancing Toward a Unified Future." Register now to take advantage of early-bird discounts and secure your lodging! obap.org/annual-conference/ #obapexcellence #obap2025
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OBAP honors the life and legacy of founding member and 2008 Founders & Pioneers Hall of Fame inductee, Willis N. Brown Jr.
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A decorated Vietnam War veteran and trailblazing aviator, Willis went on to become a Captain with American Airlines, where he brought skill, leadership, and excellence to every flight.
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His passion for flying was matched only by his commitment to mentoring the next generation of aerospace professionals. We celebrate his remarkable journey and lasting impact on aviation.
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NEW: Black pilots training for the airlines are determined to fly despite anti-DEI rhetoric. Here's my report from the @OBAPEXCELLENCE flight academy outside of Memphis. cnn.com/2025/04/10/business/…

Black pilots respond to Trump’s anti-DEI message | CNN Business

CNN’s Pete Muntean visits a Mississippi flight school founded by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals to discuss how students and teachers feel about the escalating federal campaign...

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Wingman Reece Warren is making moves! After earning her CFI license, she’s been giving back to the aviation community through @OBAPEXCELLENCE, recently visiting Saucedo Academy to inspire 6th graders about aviation—just like someone once did for her. Keep it up, Reece!
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We are just a few weeks away from the 2025 OBAP scholarship season!! Take a look at these frequently asked questions and learn more about the scholarship requirements on our website. obap.org/outreach-programs/s… #obapexcellence

Scholarships - ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS

Scholarships OBAP is dedicated to supporting minority interests and professional diversity within aerospace through scholarships. Expanding scholarship funding is essential to prepare our future...

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We conclude the celebration of Black History Month with part two of the podcast with the pilots from @OBAPEXCELLENCE . It can be streamed now on all platforms! Podbean: tinyurl.com/ybpnrj48 Spotify: tinyurl.com/5n97j5t9 Apple: tinyurl.com/4835zubh
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“If you want to be successful and you want others to recognize, you’ve got to be 4 times better than they expect you to be," says Retired FedEx Captain Albert Glenn. Full Story: actionnews5.com/2025/02/26/b… #obapexcellence

Breaking Barriers: Black retired FedEx pilot steering students toward careers in aviation

A small group of students at East High is defying gravity as part of a special school turning pupils into pilots.

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Read the entire article: denvergazette.com/news/denve… #obapexcellence #blackhistory
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Is your student ready to take flight into the exciting world of aviation and drone technology? OBAP’s Explore Aerospace virtual course is back this spring. 📅 When: Saturdays, 12 PM - 1 PM ET 💲 Cost: $150 per student obap.org/explore-aerospace/
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Born in Columbus in 1934, Captain David Harris had many trials to pave his way through life. From the Civil Rights Movement to the sky, his name is in history. @eriecountydems @ALPAPilots @OBAPEXCELLENCE dispatch.com/story/news/hist…

Local admiration: Capt. David Harris made history as first Black commercial pilot

Born in Columbus in 1934, David Harris had many trials to pave his way through life. From the Civil Rights Movement to the sky, his name is in history.

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The OBAP is proud to announce that @AlaskaAir, @HawaiianAir, and Horizon Air will serve as the title sponsors for the 49th Annual OBAP Conference, taking place August 6-8, 2025 in scenic Tacoma, Washington. obap.org/2025/02/06/obap-ann…
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