Family First: At Blue Pilot Fund Inc., we prioritize the well-being of our aviation family, offering support when it’s needed most.
Reduce Stress: Our mission is to alleviate the burden of hardship, providing assistance that eases the minds of pilots facing challenges.
Get You Flying: With a dedicated focus on getting you back in the cockpit, we strive to help pilots overcome obstacles and resume their passion for flight.
Our Approach
Tailored Assistance for Every Pilot
Personal Evaluator: We approach each hardship with personalized attention and empathy, ensuring that no pilot feels alone in their struggle.
Budget Analysis and Help: Through thorough budget analysis and tailored assistance, we empower pilots to navigate financial difficulties with confidence.
Additional Resources and Counseling: Beyond financial aid, we offer access to additional resources and counseling services to support pilots holistically through their hardships.
Our Philosophy
Building Strength Through Community Solidarity
One Team, One Fight: In the face of adversity, we stand united as a community, rallying together to support one another through life’s challenges.
Economies of Scale: By leveraging our collective strength and resources, we maximize our impact, creating a network of support that benefits all.
Greater than the Sum of the Parts: Together, we recognize that our collective efforts are greater than any individual contribution, embodying the spirit of solidarity and compassion within the aviation community.
Flight Crew
Board of Trustees
Nick Hoffman
Chairman
A320 Captain
Mike Kelsey
Vice Chairman
A320 Captain
Brad Shearin
Treasurer
A320 Captain
Carrie Braun
Communications Dir.
A320 FO
Michael Strauss
Evaluator
A320 Check Airman
April Allen
Evaluator
A320 FO
Scott Alexander
Secretary
A320 Captain
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