Join Us
We invite you to become a member of the Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA). Membership is open to any individual or organization whose beliefs line up with our vision. Currently, PAPA is mostly comprised of Asian-American aviation professionals from multiple U.S. carriers, private organizations and public service branches. Through our heritage, we strive to represent all facets of the Asian community across the world.
Make a Difference
We are a source of information for all current and aspiring individuals hoping to advance or start their career in aviation. Whether you are a high school/college student just seeking out aviation, other industry or military veteran looking to switch careers, or already involved in aviation, PAPA can connect you with valuable resources and like-minded individuals.
Why Join?
Become part of our worldwide professional network of resources, and become a part of our collective effort to create an impact and break down barriers in the aviation industry.
PAPA Membership Benefits
Mentorship Program
The PAPA Mentor Program aims to provide guidance to our members by pairing them up with a vetted and trained mentor. Assigned mentors will be specifically tailored to each mentee’s background and career goals.
Connect and Grow Your Network
Gain access to our exclusive PAPA Discord chat server. Members will have a safe space to have meaningful conversations about the industry, connect with like-minded individuals, share a laugh, or simply have a casual fireside discussion. The server also has voice and video call capabilities to facilitate virtual meetings and social gatherings!
Priority registration to all PAPA professional and social events.
Educational & Career Seminars
We plan to organize virtual and physical sessions aimed at providing support to members pursuing an education or career in aviation.
Scholarships & Grants
One of our goals is to help ease the financial barriers of a career in aviation. We are proud to provide over $550,000 in annual scholarships in conjunction with our partner organizations.
Volunteer Opportunities
We aim to create plenty of opportunities for those who are seeking leadership roles, as well as those who are looking to help advance our mission and give back to the community. If you have an idea or initiative you would like to collaborate on, please let us know!
Membership Options
Annual membership for individuals.
Become a lifelong ally of PAPA. Lifetime members will receive special recognition at our events.
Lifetime Members
Jahangir Abdal
James Bamba
Byron Bundoc
Simpson Cheng
Rico Dy
Jonathan Huang
William Kool
Miyukiko “KoKo” Kostelny
John Laird
Jonathan Lam
Sean Lee
Kyusang Lee
Esther Lin
Sho Mehring
Les Moy
Jeffrey Nakayama
Carly Namihira
Hai Nguyen
Brandon Peters
Enrico “Rico” Santamaria
Clfford Schaefer
Andrew Vu
You may direct any inquiries to membership@asianpilots.org