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Pilots To The Rescue

931 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 3, Brooklyn, New York, NY 11222, United States (US)

Pilots To The Rescue (PTTR) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven, 501c3 public benefit aviation organization. PTTR’s mission is to transport animals & people at risk. PTTR supports its network of trained volunteer pilots so they can focus on their missions & do greater good.

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First Rescue

In the summer of 2014, friends Michael Schneider & Brian Orter embarked on their first rescue mission. A litter of abandoned “ditch” puppies, a Chihuahua & some mutts from North Carolina were slated to be euthanized. Springing into action, Michael & Brian rose to the occasion & volunteered their piloting skills for the last leg delivering 10 dogs so they could be adopted by loving homes.

PTTR Foundations

Less than a year later, with the powerful life curriculum taught at Landmark, Michael’s dream combining his love of aviation & rescuing animals turned into a reality. In less than 48 hours, Michael enrolled those closest to him & raised more than $10,000 in start-up funds for Pilots To The Rescue.

PTTR’s Mission

PTTR Team

Michael Schneider

Founder/Executive Director aka “Top Dog”

Michael Schneider started Pilots To The Rescue back in 2015 to combine his love of aviation & saving animals. Michael is a commercial, instrument-rated pilot with more than 800 hours. When Michael isn’t flying, he enjoys spending time with his wife, 4 boys under 5 years of age, & his 95 lb. rescue dog. Michael currently resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, & flies out of Essex County Airport in Caldwell, NJ.

-Photo by Evan Krape & the University of Delaware

Daniel Baumel

Co-Pilot/Secretary

Daniel joined Pilots To The Rescue in early 2019 after looking for a way to get involved in animal rescue flights. He came across PTTR & the rest is history! Growing up, his family adopted 3 dogs from various shelters on Long island here in New York. When Daniel isn’t on rescues, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, & his family’s adopted pup. Even though apartments in NYC are small, he plans to adopt a PTTR rescue one day! Daniel lives in Manhattan & supports Michael on flights out of Essex County Airport in Caldwell, NJ. He has been flying as a private pilot for 9 years with 300+ hours.

Brian Orter

President/Pilot

From New York City Brian began a career in the creative arts early in the 1990s as a theatrical & nightclub lighting designer. He is the founder & chief designer at BOLD, a New York & Los Angeles architectural lighting design firm. He’s also currently helping his husband start a unique pillow business. Given the opportunity, Brian will stop to say hello to every dog he sees. He grew up with two German Shepherds named Zeus & Thor. One was a rescue the other was found on the street. One of his dogs, Noodle, had epilepsy & eventually passed away from cancer. “The decision to take care of a pet should never be dependent on money” he says. He offers pet insurance to his employees & many friends. Brian has flown gliders, biplanes, power gliders, hang gliders & many single engine propeller planes. He currently owns a Cirrus. Brian was one of the earliest volunteers & donors to Pilots To The Rescue. He lives with his husband & his two Brussels Griffons Bodhi & Doozer.

Scott Rickles

Treasurer

Scott Rickles started in advertising sales straight out of college from Florida State University in 1978. He moved to Atlanta & began working in his father’s advertising rep firm Ray Rickles & Company which was established in Florida in 1952. Scott took over the family business when his father retired in 1988 & still loves advertising & marketing to this day. He joined Michael in Hospitality in 2006 & they still work together on a number of projects planned for 2021. Scott grew up with dogs & cats in the family while helping to raise 5 boys with his loving wife Tracy Leigh.

Brielle Petrella

Executive Administrator

Brielle received her BS in Elementary Education/Psychology from The College of New Jersey & her MS in Psychology from Walden University. Her passion for helping animals has fuelled her efforts on multiple conservation projects for marine mammals in Hawaii & Alaska. She now volunteers her time with a local puppy rescue helping dogs & puppies find loving forever homes.

Brielle has over 15 years of experience managing efforts across a variety of industries including education, animal conservation, & non-profit organizations. She is using her talents to help spread the word about PTTR’s mission through her efforts as Executive Administrator. Brielle oversees press releases for flight missions, rescue & wildlife centre outreach, & assists Top Dog, Michael Schneider with all things PTTR!

When she isn’t helping PTTR, she is at home in NJ with her husband & two young daughters caring for their two rescued hound dogs, goats, & flock of chickens.

Cheryl Martinez

Social Media Manager

Cheryl is the Founder of Tools For Talent®Inc. – a Talent Management & Marketing firm based out of NYC. At TFT, Cheryl connects talent & brands for high-converting influencer marketing campaigns along with free coaching to enhance the quality & visibility of your online presence.

Cheryl has always been passionate about helping people, helping animals, & helping the planet. Her blog, VeginnerCooking.com helps you transition to a Plant-Forward Lifestyle. Her life mission is to save as many animals as possible, so her work at PTTR is truly rewarding.

Rebecca Poling

Story Teller

Rebecca Poling is a non-profit consultant helping Pilots To The Rescue tell their story through her writing in the PTTR email newsletter, on the blog posts & on LinkedIn. Active in animal welfare since 2000, Rebecca is a member of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement & the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Micah Trostle

Media

Micah is a 20-year-old Photographer, Videographer, & Human Rights Activist who was born in the U.S. but considers Papua New Guinea home, where he grew up as a missionary kid. Currently the Tourism Ambassador of Papua New Guinea, his dream is to move back home in the near future to impact business development & help to expand communities. In the meantime, he started & runs an international media production company that has worked on hundreds of projects in over 8 countries.