Performers are #flying high today through the 28th at the EAA fly-in convention, held at Wittman Regional Airport. ✈️ The event features nine #airshows over seven days, including night air shows on the 24th and 27th! If you can make it to #Oshkosh, we highly recommend joining us! For more information on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and NGPA #events, visit https://lnkd.in/deGxyQW.
NGPA
Airlines and Aviation
St Louis Park, Minnesota 4,815 followers
The Worldwide LGBTQ Aviation Community
About us
The NGPA is an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) aviation professionals, enthusiasts and their allies from around the world. Through education, outreach, and social events, we promote our primary goals: - To encourage members of the LGBT community to become active in aviation - To foster equal treatment of LGBT people in aviation through advocacy and outreach - To promote aviation safety - To provide an affirming social and professional network for LGBT people in aviation Our annual major events include: - Winter Warm-Up & Industry Expo in Palm Springs, CA - February - The Cape Cod Classic in Provincetown, MA - September - The NGPA Diversity Summit - November The NGPA can also be found attending major aviation events worldwide such as: - EBACE - Geneva - EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh, WI - NBAA - Orlando - NATCA Conferences - Women in Aviation International - Organization of Black Aviation Professionals The NGPA can also be found attending most major LGBT Pride events worldwide
- Website
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http://www.ngpa.org
External link for NGPA
- Industry
- Airlines and Aviation
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis Park, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- LGBT, Career Development, Aviation, Networking, Advocacy, and Charity
Locations
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Primary
4931 W 35th St
Suite 200
St Louis Park, Minnesota 55416, US
Employees at NGPA
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Albert Lee
A321 First Officer Hawaiian Airlines
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Jackie Kudron
Retired Safety Advocate and Lead Ramp Service Employee
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Steve Shanks
Network, Mobility, VOIP and A/V Technology at ExxonMobil formally Denbury Inc.
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Andi Sue Phillips, NACD.DC
Board Member (Audit, Risk, Governance, Finance, Endowment) | Aviation & Aerospace Industry | DoD | Human Systems Integration | Human Factors…
Updates
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On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the surface of the #moon, marking an amazing time in United States and #aviation history. What are some of your favorite aviation #breakthroughs? Let us know in the comments! 🌙
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A proud sponsor of the NGPA, Bose Aviation is committed to amplifying #diverse voices in aviation. With crystal-clear audio and unwavering support, Bose helps us tune out discrimination and tune in to a more inclusive future in #aviation. Together, we're breaking sound barriers and shattering stereotypes. If you’re headed to Oshkosh next week, be sure to stop by Bose’s tent to say hello! #BoseAviation
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Mark your calendars, NGPA friends! Our flagship East Coast #event is set for September 12th-15th. Join us at the Cape Cod Classic in Provincetown, MA for another fantastic year of: ⛵️Sunset sailing 💃Dancing the night away ☕️Transgender coffee hour ✈️Flight deck reception 🍹Farewell drag brunch And so much more! For more information on our annual Cape Cod Classic, check out https://lnkd.in/gb_t7Yfd.
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We want to see you at Oshkosh! https://lnkd.in/deGxyQW.
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Join us and GoJet Airlines at EAA AirVenture for an unforgettable week of #aviation events. We're thrilled to kick off the festivities with our NGPA Kickoff event on the 22nd! Proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the NGPA, GoJet Airlines invites you to visit us at booth #C12 in the #career tent from 9AM-5PM daily, and join us for our evening #events at campsite #L304 in Camp Scholler at the crossroads Stits and Schaick: ✈️22nd: NGPA Kickoff with the National Gay Pilots Association ✈️23rd: United Aviate Social with United Aviate ✈️25th: WAI Mixer with Women in Aviation International ✈️26th: Collegiate Partners Night with the Latino Pilots Association. Don't miss this chance to #connect, learn, and celebrate with us! Learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gPwuv9Gy
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As part of our #QueerTravel series, we’re excited to talk #KeyWest, one of our member-voted safe destinations for the LGBTQ community. 🌴✨ Key West has more to offer the Queer community than sunsets, sea breezes, and stunning views: 👉 Key West has been an LGBTQ haven since the 1970s, attracting a diverse and welcoming #community. 👉Key West Business Guild Inc is one of the oldest LGBTQ business organizations in the U.S., promoting Key West as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers. 👉In 1983, Key West mayor Richard Heyman became one of the first openly gay public officials in U.S. history. 👉Island House Key West is renowned as one of the world's best gay #resorts. Have you spent time in Key West? Let us know your thoughts below! 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQ #ParadiseFound #QueerSpaces #Travel #Inclusion #Diversity #LGBTQHistory #LoveIsLove #TravelDestinations
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Today is #NonBinaryPeople’sDay, a day that highlights and honors individuals who identify as non-binary, raising awareness of the issues they face every day. 🌈✨Let’s continue to spread awareness and educate one another. The NGPA supports and stands with you. Here are some ways you can educate yourself: 👏Listen to non-binary voices about their experiences. 👏Read literature by non-binary authors. 👏Attend workshops or events focused on gender diversity. 👏Engage in respectful conversations to learn more about non-binary identities and issues they face. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment. #CelebrateDiversity #NGPA
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We are so grateful for the amazing #community that is the NGPA. We’ve worked tirelessly to build the largest international community of LGBTQ #aviation professionals and enthusiasts, and we’re so happy you’re here. When you become a #member of NGPA, you become a part of an amazing organization that provides community, support, scholarship, #mentorship, and so much more. For more information on becoming a part of the NGPA family: https://lnkd.in/dY8pqkp. *This image was captured at a location where graffiti is encouraged in Miami, Florida.
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American Airlines is committed to flying with #pride as a Titanium Sponsor of the NGPA. ✈️Their commitment to #diversity and #inclusion is helping to create a more unified and empowered #workforce; and together, they’re paving the way for a more inclusive future!
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