National Gay Pilots Association

Build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community in the US and around the world.

Since 1990, NGPA has connected LGBTQ+ pilots, aviation professionals, and enthusiasts through scholarships, community, mentorship, advocacy, and events.

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Scholarships

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NGPA is proud to have awarded more than $2,500,000 in scholarships.

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Industry Expo, Cape Cod, summits, and more.

Our mission

NGPA's mission is to build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community worldwide. We do this through education, mentoring, events, scholarships, and advocacy that help create a safer, more inclusive industry.

Promote: aviation safety.
Provide: an affirming social and professional network for the LGBTQ+ aviation community.
Foster: equal treatment of the LGBTQ+ aviation community through advocacy and outreach.
Encourage: members of the LGBTQ+ community to begin careers in aviation.

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