Upon discovering the NGPA, many people feel as if they have found where they belong.
That's because the NGPA is about community.
We are a home for LGBTQ people with a love for aviation; we are a vehicle that connects those with shared passions. We invite you to join our family and connect with people from many different backgrounds, all of whom have found a shared home at NGPA.
The Women’s Committee is a unique niche of females from all aspects of the aviation community. From general aviation enthusiasts to all-female airline crews and even some of the first female fighter pilots, NGPA women find a cohesive environment within the NGPA and the aviation community.
While women make up roughly 6% of pilots worldwide, they are underrepresented in other aspects of aviation as well. The Women’s Committee concentrates its efforts in supporting these women by providing an avenue to meet and connect with one another; and to become a constant, visible presence that provides resources to our membership. Celebrating the successes and accomplishments of women worldwide is at the heart of the committee.
Special events take place throughout the year specifically geared towards addressing the needs and concerns of our female LGBTQ aviation community. Volunteer, engage in your local chapter, or just mingle at one of our NGPA events!
If you’d like to learn more about the Women’s Committee and available resources please send an email to women@ngpa.org or find us on Facebook – Women of NGPA.
Natascha is a seasoned advocate with over ten years of lobbying and campaigning experience on behalf of the LGBTQ community. She grew up in the heart of Salt Lake City where she currently resides. She is a First Officer with Southwest Airlines, based in Oakland on the Boeing 737. As an avid traveler, Natascha enjoys scuba diving and learning about other cultures. She is ecstatic to serve on the Women’s Committee where she envisions a platform for women to have a represented voice within the NGPA.
Southwest Airlines First Officer, OAK
Kiersten is and always has been a pilot. It has defined her since she was a young woman looking up into the sky, watching her mother skydiving. Now, she is a First Officer for American Airlines. Kiersten is looking forward to being a part of the NGPA Leadership team, to help further connect and advocate for women pilots from all facets of the industry. After attending the NGPA Winter Warm Up conference this year, she realized that bringing female pilots and other members of the aviation industry together to celebrate their love for flight has the potential to make the flight deck and society at large more inclusive. Kiersten is excited to play a major role in the leadership of the NGPA Women’s Committee.
American First Officer, LAX