Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3)

This weekend I had the opportunity to represent Republic Airways at the 7th annual Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) Scholarship Gala. Making aviation accessible to everyone so they may become the BEST highly trained and qualified aviation professionals is a mission we share. Republic stands by our guiding principles that make us the BEST regional airline - *B*e good stewards of our resources. *E*ncourage a culture of fun and action. *S*trive for excellence in everything we do. *T*rust, respect and care for one another. To be the best we must hire the best, to hire the best we must recruit the best, and to recruit the best we must ensure everyone has access to become the best. Congratulations to the 2025 scholarship winners, I hope I see some of you join the Republic family soon! Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) thank you for having us! #aviation #scholarships #pilots #flighttraining

This weekend, I had the honor of attending my first Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) Scholarship Gala in Baltimore, Maryland. The event was truly inspiring, going beyond expectations. It was a blend of beauty, emotion, and inspiration. Witnessing these women unite to break barriers and empower women of color to pursue their ambitions of becoming pilots was truly remarkable. The gathering served as a powerful reminder that inclusivity is key in every sphere. Engaging with numerous women dedicated to achieving their aspirations left me feeling motivated and invigorated to press on with my own path towards the flight deck. It was a profound experience witnessing history in the making! #unitedairlines #sos #femalepilots #womeninaviation

**PILOT SCHOLARSHIP ✈️** I am extremely grateful to announce that as I strive to complete my private pilot license, I became a 2025 Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) scholarship recipient! This opportunity brings me one step closer to my aviation goals and I am beyond thankful for the support of the organization. As a first generation pilot, I am honored to be part of a community that uplifts and inspires future airline pilots. Thank you to Sisters of the Skies board members for believing in me and my journey. #Aviation #FuturePilot #MilitaryVeteran

What a thrill spending an evening watching these brilliant pilots and pilots-to-be soar to new heights! Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) has now awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships ✈️.

This past weekend, I had opportunity to attend the Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) Scholarship Gala in Baltimore, Maryland. 🤍LOVE💜 I was deeply moved by the keynote speaker, Helon Hammond, who connected with the audience and shared the true meaning of "Lift Her Up." She reminded us, “There is no journey without obstacles.” To me, this speaks to the fact that every challenge we encounter helps us build resilience, determination, and a deeper understanding of perseverance. Helon also emphasized the importance of operating with love and integrity. For me, this means that while talent is important, it's our character—our ability to do the right thing when no one is watching—that truly defines us. My takeaways from Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) are: -continue making an impact and Lift Her Up. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and in doing so, we help others grow too. - reflect the strength we find in ourselves (you can’t pour from an empty cup) and the communities we nurture. - I saw little Simone when I watched those ballerinas, and I was extremely proud of adult professional Simone when I saw the seeds I planted 3-4 years ago blossom and flourish into commercial airline pilots. 👩🏽✈️👩🏾✈️👩🏿✈️ 🤍SISTERHOOD💜 Not only did I get to spend time with my twin sisters at Morgan State University, but I also saw the powerful unity of sisterhood within the aviation community. Whether it was curling HER hair, fixing HER crown, pinning up HER locs, laying down HER edges, celebrating HER birthday, celebrating HER classdate, applying makeup to HER beautiful face, giving HER a genuine compliment, assisting HER on stage, clapping for HER as she received HER scholarship award(s), taking photos with and of HER, praying for HER, and dancing with HER, I felt the undeniable strength of sisterhood. Always remember, when one rises, we all rise. To my ladies- Continue to Stand on Business! -One Luv💕

We love being sponsors at the annual Sisters of the Skies, Inc. 501(c)(3) Gala! It's a fantastic event that helps support the future of black aviators through mentorship and professional development.