Aloha Aviators

Aloha Aviators is a nonprofit group in Honolulu, Hawaii, that uses volunteer pilots to fly humanitarian missions. The flights deliver medical supplies, rescue animals and help underserved communities. The group also mentors people who want a career in aviation.

The group relies on donors and volunteer pilots. The pilots give their time to fly the missions and to mentor new aviators. Donations pay for the supplies and materials each mission needs.

Its mission is to make a difference in underserved communities. It also aims to offer networking, mentoring and scholarship chances to people who are working toward an aviation career.

Mentoring is a key part of every mission. Student mentees sit beside the volunteer pilots during flights. They also help plan each trip. They practise weight and balance calculations, make go or no-go decisions, and negotiate fuel and landing fees.

By taking part in key safety decisions, students learn professional airmanship that goes beyond what books teach. The group says each mission is both a service to the community and a hands-on lesson in aviation safety.

The group lists several kinds of mission. These include a Christmas mission, animal rescue flights and a past mission delivering COVID masks. People can support the group by donating, by volunteering as crew, or by joining as a member. The group also lists sponsors and a board of members, and it shares its nonprofit financials and business plan.

Services

• Humanitarian flights
• Medical supply delivery
• Animal rescue flights
• Aviation mentorship
• Student flight planning training
• Scholarship opportunities