Friend, welcome to the October 2023 issue of On The Fly!

IN THIS ISSUE:

CAPTAIN SPEAKING \\ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUSTIN ELLIXSON-ANDREWS

MEMBERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS \\ CELEBRATING OUR FELLOW AVIATORS

CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF \\ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

PREPARE FOR LANDING \\ UPCOMING CHAPTER AND NATIONAL EVENTS

MY WISHLIST FOR EVERY CFI \\ INSTRUCTORS' ROLES IN AVIATION SAFETY

CAREER CONNECTION \\ EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NGPA FLIGHT SERVICE \\ MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

National Coming Out Day: A Catalyst for LGBTQ+ Equality

National Coming Out Day, an annual day of awareness observed each October, commemorates a vulnerable milestone for the LGBTQ+ community. Much like Pride Month, National Coming Out Day is a powerful and symbolic celebration that serves as a reminder of the progress made in our fight for equality and a call to action for those who continue to face discrimination. This day, observed annually on October 11th, encourages us to embrace our authentic selves by courageously revealing our sexual orientation and gender identity. It also stands as an inspiring testament to our community's resilience, strength, and courage while offering support and hope to those still understanding their identities.

Beginning this month, On the Fly is excited to partner with members from a wide variety of backgrounds to offer our members insights in to the world of professional aviation. This month, we're honored to have Ascend Mentor, Airline Pilot, and YouTube creator Swayne Martin offer understanding in to the FAA's PRIA system and how it affects all aviators:

Understanding FAA PRIA Records

When you’re going through flight school or thinking about applying to airlines, you’ll start to hear the word PRIA thrown around a lot. It stands for the FAA’s Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996. It’s a way for the FAA and employers to track records relating to pilot qualifications, experience, performance, drug and alcohol testing, and your driving record. These records are a lot more basic than rumors you may have heard, so don’t be worried that your day to day performance during training or at work is somehow being tracked by it. When you apply for an airline job, you’ll have to fill out a lot of PRIA paperwork that releases your employer to do an FAA background check.

OCT. 19 | Gotham City Flyers- October Mixer

OCT. 21 | Wasatch Wings Scary Movie Night

OCT. 26 | Gulf Coast Flyers- October Social with DJ M&M

OCT. 27 | DFW Metroplex Flyers Halloween Cocktail Party

NOV. 15 | Twin City Flyers Happy Hour

DEC. 9 | Arch City Aviators Holiday Party in Columbus

DEC. 14 | Twin City Flyers Holiday Happy Hour

More on The NGPA Calendar!

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NetJets, Inc.
Various Positions

Spirit Airlines
First Officer - Fort Lauderdale, FL

International Captain for Long-Range Business Jet
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Joby Aviation
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Envoy Air

Commercial Airline Pilot - First Officer & Captain

Republic Airways

Commercial Airline Pilot - First Officer

Solairus Aviation Various Positions

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