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Join Black Pilots of America
Providing an atmosphere for everyone to learn to fly and own airplanes.
At Black Pilots of America, Inc. (BPA, Inc.), we are committed to making aviation accessible to everyone — from students dreaming of their first solo flight to seasoned pilots and families who share a passion for the skies. By joining BPA, you become part of a supportive, nationwide community that’s dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of aviators.
Why Join BPA?
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Connect with a vibrant community of pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and students.
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Access opportunities to learn to fly and explore aircraft ownership.
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Participate in exciting events like Operation Skyhook, local fly-ins, and national gatherings.
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Support youth through scholarships, flight training, and mentorship programs.
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Help broaden access to aviation careers and promote diversity in the skies.
Membership Classes
There are five (5) classes of membership in BPA, each with annual dues requirements, which must be arranged through the local BPA Chapters. Each chapter has it’s own dues structure and pricing – please contact your local chapter for details and amounts.
- Regular
- Honorary – Honorary members shall be those persons invited to become such at the absolute discretion of the BPA Board of Directors. Such persons will continue to hold this status for such period as the Board of Directors may direct.
- Associate
- Student – Student membership shall be opened to any full time student, 23 years old or younger, attending an accredited institution. Student Members shall be eligible to vote and shall posses rights in and to the property and assets of the organization so long as the requirements of Regular Membership are met.
- Family – Family membership shall be open to spouses, dependent children, dependent step-children, and legal wards of Regular Members.
NOTE: If you are RENEWING your membership, be sure to include your BPA Member Number on the application when you submit it.
Chapters at Large
Treasurer Les Morris
P.O. Box 1295
Green Valley, AZ 85622
Alabama
Golden Hawks of Tuskegee
Tuskegee, Alabama
Treasurer Charles Wacker, Jr.
600 N. 5th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
Arizona
Janet W. Bragg Chapter
Arizona
Treasurer Les Morris
P.O. Box 1295
Green Valley, AZ 85622
Arkansas
Arkansas Thunderbirds
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Treasurer Kenneth Johnson
6301 Mayfield Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
California
California Redtails
California – including Bakersfield, Compton, Fullerton, Orange County,
Long Beach, Van Nuys, and Whiteman Airport
Treasurer Robert Primm
4423 W. Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Connecticut
Flight Officer Connie Nappier Jr. Chapter
Eastern Connecticut (Norwich)
Treasurer Aaron L. Daniels
89 Union Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Florida
South Florida Chapter
Miami & Tampa, Florida
Mr. John Sullivan
16643 SW 78th Place
Miami, FL 33157
Georgia
Atlanta Raptors
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
President Birdel Jackson III
1055 Chasewood Trail
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Kansas
Wichita Jayhawks Chapter
Wichita, Kansas
President Kerry Lumpkins, Sr.
P.O. Box 780329
Wichita, KS 67278