United Airlines is partnering with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) as a title sponsor for OBAP's 2023 annual conference. The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, founded in 1976, is a non-profit dedicated to encouraging minorities to pursue all facets of aerospace careers.
This year, the conference will take place August 9-11 in New Orleans, Louisiana with the theme of "Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow." Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the airline and learn about new opportunities that it is offering throughout the duration of the convention.
"We are thrilled to have United as our title sponsor for the 2023 OBAP Annual Convention. Their support and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the aerospace industry aligns perfectly with OBAP's mission and values, and we look forward to working together to create an unforgettable convention experience for all attendees," stated United Captain Tomica Adams, OBAP Board Vice Chair and conference committee chair, in a press release,
“At United, we are committed to creating pathways that build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and world, this includes launching innovative programs such as the United Aviate Academy for pilot careers and Calibrate for technician careers, which have consistently exceeded our goal that 50% of our cohort participants are women or people of color. Our longstanding partnership with OBAP is key in helping us to identify, build and mentor the next generation of aviation professionals," added United's Managing Director and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Jessica Muench.
Registration for the 2023 OBAP Annual Convention will begin in early May.
