European Pride in Aviation Network

European Pride in Aviation Network is an organisation with the mission to Build, Support & Unite the LGBTQIA+ Aviation Community around Europe & Beyond.
We represent aviation enthusiasts from around the world – from professional pilots to general aviation, from air traffic controllers to cabin crew, from mechanics to ground staff. As long as you are passionate about aviation, you have found your place!

NGPA is Opportunity.

Whether it’s going on that first airplane ride at your local airport or landing the aviation career of your dreams, the NGPA provides the networking and opportunities to make that possible. From our local fly-ins to our premier recruiting event, the NGPA Industry Expo, membership gives you the connections that will help your dreams take flight.

NGPA is Community.

Local chapters are the heart and soul of the NGPA. While we’re best known for our biannual flagship events and the NGPA Industry Expo, it’s our local and university chapters that provide the community and lasting friendships which are the real benefits of NGPA membership. Find a local chapter near you or help start one and bring the NGPA to your community.

NGPA is Resources.

Members enjoy many benefits including our quarterly Contrails magazine and the informative On the Fly monthly newsletter. You’ll have access to medical consultation, mentoring, retirement planning, and discounts on college tuition, career consulting, travel, and aviation gear, in addition to our very successful scholarship program.

NGPA is Family.

One of the most common experiences of new NGPA members is the joy of discovering that they are not alone as an LGBTQ person with a passion for aviation. Whether you’re female, transgender, military, retired, or even raising your own family the NGPA offers the support and resources through which people with common experiences and backgrounds can connect.

The EPAN is about community. Upon discovering us many people feel as if they have found where they belong. We are a home for LGBTQ people with a passion for aviation.

Build  –      Support     –    Unite

Services

The cost of flight training is one of the most challenging barriers to entry for pilots. From supporting private pilot training, to enhancing education with advanced certificates & ratings, to direct exposure to flight operations at major carriers, NGPA/EPAN scholarships provide a stepping stone for aspiring aviators at a crucial point in their education

As a non-profit institution, we rely on the generous gifts our members & donors provide that support our global mission of full equality in aviation. Your gift can be used to help the EPAN at large, or it can be directed to specific missions such as the Annual Fund, Advocacy Fund, Mentorship Fund, or the Scholarship Fund.

Events are one of the biggest benefits to EPAN members. They provide members the opportunity to come together, while being their true selves, catching up with old friends & making new ones!
We organize a variety of events around Europe – social get-togethers, participation in Pride events, presentations at trade fairs & aviation expos, & much more!

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