About UsWe are a fully incorporated nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that aspires to promote diversity and inclusion in an industry that is underrepresented by many demographics.
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Established in 2017The Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA) was created in April 2017 by a group of airline pilots. What started as a group message between our founding members gradually evolved into the idea to start an organization that can serve as a platform to extend our reach to a wider audience and connect with individuals who share our purpose and vision.
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Our MissionPAPA is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to all members of the Asian community in all fields of aviation. We hope to inspire current and prospective professionals towards a fulfilling career in aviation.
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Our Team
Board of DirectorsPresident
Harley Pasiderio - Southwest Airlines Vice President Kaori Paris - United Airlines Secretary Emily Ishikawa - United Airlines Treasurer Brian Ishikawa - United Airlines Director Angelo Bautista - Delta Air Lines Director Timothy Wong - Delta Air Lines Director Jason Woo - FedEx Express Director Chanwoo Park - Alaska Airlines Director Hung Vo - Spirit Airlines Director James Spotts - Alaska Airlines |
Committee Chairs and StaffCommunications and Social Media
Chair: Kaveesh Sujan - Delta Air Lines Member: Chanwoo Park - Alaska Airlines Finance and Fundraising Chair: Brian Ishikawa - United Airlines Member: James Spotts - Alaska Airlines Member: David Takahashi - Endeavor Air Member: Noorullah Yoosufani - Amerijet Intl. Membership Chair: Hung Vo - Spirit Airlines Member: James Spotts - Alaska Airlines Technology Chair: Jason Woo - FedEx Express Member: Timothy Wong - Delta Air Lines Member: Anders Young - SkyWest Airlines Member: Sean Wan - CFI Community Outreach and Programs Chair: Angelo Bautista - Delta Air Lines Member: Kaori Paris - United Airlines Member: Felix Wong - Alaska Airlines Legal Affairs Chair: Emie Nguyen - Frontier Airlines |