American Airlines Leaders Join OBAP Board, Honoring Legacy of David E. Harris
American Airlines announces the appointment of two leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP). OBAP is a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and advancing minorities in aviation and aerospace careers through mentoring, scholarships, training, and youth-focused education programs.
The appointments highlight American's commitment to creating access and opportunities in aviation careers. David Seymour, American's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the airline's responsibility in creating and nurturing paths for future Black aviation professionals, praising the important work Glenn and McCoy do daily and as part of OBAP's board.
American Airlines annuncia la nomina di due leader, il Capitano Cory Glenn e Krystal McCoy, nel Consiglio di Amministrazione dell'Organizzazione dei Professionisti Neri dell'Aviazione (OBAP). OBAP è un'organizzazione senza scopo di lucro dedicata a stimolare e promuovere le carriere delle minoranze nel settore dell'aviazione e dell'aerospazio attraverso tutoraggio, borse di studio, formazione e programmi educativi rivolti ai giovani.
Queste nomine evidenziano l'impegno di American per la creazione di accessi e opportunità nel campo delle carriere aviatorie. David Seymour, COO di American, ha sottolineato la responsabilità della compagnia aerea nel creare e coltivare percorsi per i futuri professionisti neri dell'aviazione, elogiando l'importante lavoro che Glenn e McCoy svolgono quotidianamente e come parte del consiglio di OBAP.
American Airlines anuncia el nombramiento de dos líderes, el Capitán Cory Glenn y Krystal McCoy, en la Junta Directiva de la Organización de Profesionales Negros de la Aviación (OBAP). OBAP es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a fomentar y promover a las minorías en carreras de aviación y aeroespaciales a través de mentoría, becas, capacitación y programas educativos enfocados en la juventud.
Los nombramientos destacan el compromiso de American por crear accesos y oportunidades en carreras de aviación. David Seymour, Director de Operaciones de American, enfatizó la responsabilidad de la aerolínea para crear y cultivar caminos para los futuros profesionales negros de la aviación, elogiando el importante trabajo que Glenn y McCoy realizan a diario y como parte de la junta de OBAP.
아메리칸 항공은 캡틴 코리 글렌과 크리스탈 맥코이 두 명의 리더를 흑인 항공 전문가 조직 (OBAP) 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. OBAP는 멘토링, 장학금, 교육 및 청소년 중심의 교육 프로그램을 통해 항공 및 우주 경력에서 소수 민족을 장려하고 발전시키기 위한 비영리 단체입니다.
이 임명은 아메리칸 항공이 항공 경력에서 접근성과 기회를 창출하기 위한 헌신을 강조합니다. 아메리칸 항공의 COO인 데이비드 시모어는 미래의 흑인 항공 전문가를 위한 길을 만들고 기르는 항공사의 책임을 강조하며, 글렌과 맥코이가 OBAP의 이사회 일원으로서 매일 하는 중요한 작업을 칭찬했습니다.
American Airlines annonce la nomination de deux leaders, le Capitaine Cory Glenn et Krystal McCoy, au Conseil d'Administration de l'Organisation des Professionnels Noirs de l'Aviation (OBAP). OBAP est une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée à l'encouragement et à la promotion des minorités dans les carrières de l'aviation et de l'aérospatiale par le biais de mentorat, de bourses d'études, de formations et de programmes éducatifs axés sur la jeunesse.
Ces nominations soulignent l'engagement d'American à créer des accès et des opportunités dans les carrières aéronautiques. David Seymour, directeur des opérations d'American, a souligné la responsabilité de la compagnie aérienne à créer et à nourrir des voies pour les futurs professionnels noirs de l'aviation, louant le travail important que Glenn et McCoy accomplissent au quotidien et en tant que membres du conseil d'OBAP.
American Airlines gibt die Ernennung von zwei Führungskräften, Kapitän Cory Glenn und Krystal McCoy, in den Vorstand der Organisation der Schwarzen Luftfahrtfachleute (OBAP) bekannt. OBAP ist eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die sich der Förderung und dem Vorantreiben von Minderheiten in den Bereichen Luftfahrt und Raumfahrt durch Mentoring, Stipendien, Schulungen und jugendorientierte Bildungsprogramme widmet.
Die Ernennungen unterstreichen das Engagement von American, Zugänge und Möglichkeiten in Luftfahrtkarrieren zu schaffen. David Seymour, COO von American, betonte die Verantwortung der Fluggesellschaft, Wege für zukünftige schwarze Luftfahrtfachleute zu schaffen und zu fördern, und lobte die wichtige Arbeit, die Glenn und McCoy täglich leisten und als Teil des Vorstands von OBAP.
- Appointment of two American Airlines leaders to OBAP Board of Directors
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion in aviation
- Supports creation of opportunities for minorities in aviation careers
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FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2024 / American Airlines is proud to announce that two of its leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP), a nonprofit dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in aviation and aerospace careers.
OBAP encourages diversity in the industry by supporting aspiring aerospace professionals through mentoring, scholarships, training and youth-focused education programs. Capt. Glenn and McCoy's appointments reflect their successful contributions to the organization's mission and American's commitment to creating access and opportunities to careers in aviation.
"One of our airline's greatest responsibilities is not only creating a path for future Black aviation professionals, but nurturing that path and the people on it," said American's Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. "That's the important work that Cory and Krystal do every day and what we're proud to see them do as part of OBAP's board."
About American's new OBAP Board of Directors members
Capt. Cory Glenn, a check pilot on the Boeing 777, has a long history of service in both the military and commercial aviation. As the Director of Pilot Recruiting & Development, Capt. Glenn played a significant role attracting and increasing the number of female pilots and pilots of color flying at American. He's been a member of OBAP since 1998 and directed or co-directed the organization's ACE Academies, which provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace, for more than a decade.
Krystal McCoy, Director, Airports and Technical Operations Recruitment, brings a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and leadership to the OBAP board. Having developed diverse candidate pipelines for technical groups, including pilots, engineers and aviation maintenance technicians at multiple commercial airlines, McCoy has been instrumental in advancing equity and inclusion across the industry.
"We are thrilled to have Cory and Krystal join the OBAP board," said Tennesse Garvey, OBAP Board Chair. "Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to work toward our mission of providing support, mentorship and opportunities for Black aerospace professionals."
The appointments of Capt. Glenn and McCoy to OBAP's board also honors the legacy of Capt. David E. Harris, a founding member of OBAP, who was the first Black commercial airline pilot hired by American in 1964. Harris' pioneering work paved the way for countless others in the industry, and his legacy continues to inspire and motivate those who follow in his footsteps.
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