Many volunteer pilots fly for multiple non-profit organizations. In fact, according to officials with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), every pilot who completes a volunteer application through the alliance’s website applies to three different organizations on average.
However, logging into multiple systems to see and choose available flights is “neither efficient nor ideal,” ACA officials say.
“Many flights go unfilled — meaning passengers don’t get where they need to go,” ACA officials explained. “And many potential volunteers stagnate or give up on finding flights at all.”
ACA officials say they have heard feedback from pilots and organizations that having one central place for pilots to view and select flight opportunities would help bolster the ability to serve more individuals in need.
One solution is a Common Flight Board where pilots can see and select flight opportunities from multiple organizations across the country with one log in.
That’s why ACA is working to get a common flight board underway, but they need help.
Officials note there are three ways to show your support:
- If you are a volunteer pilot, join ACA’s user group to provide feedback on the user experience. Start by completing this survey.
- If you represent a Volunteer Pilot Organization, opt in today to be included in this project. The more organizations that participate, the more useful a Common Flight Board becomes. Contact Kristinia Luke at [email protected] for more information.
- Donate: Financial support is needed to develop and maintain the technology behind this project. You can donate here.
Find out more at AirCareAlliance.org