Latino Pilots Association (LPA)

The Latino Pilots Association (LPA) is a nonprofit association. The site also calls it Latino Professionals in Aerospace. It is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St. Augustine, Florida. The group was founded in 2015 to support Latino pilots. The site says its mission covers the Latin aerospace and aviation communities.

The group has grown into a community that includes engineers, researchers, air traffic controllers, educators and astronauts. The site says the group represents every vital role in aerospace. It says it has over 3,300 members across the globe. These include 1,200 student members and more than 30 local and student chapters.

The site says the association has awarded $2.4 million in scholarships by 2024. Programs include ELLAS, Aspiración Mentorship, Comunidades, ALAS, and Compasión Mental Health. The site also lists a job board, a volunteer page and a Latino pilot store. It lists sponsors, including titanium sponsors, on its home page. The site also has a Login and Join option for members.

The mission is to inspire, mentor and develop the Hispanic and Latino community in aerospace. The site says the group aims to advance careers, raise representation and amplify voices in the industry. The site says the group wants talent to rise across the aerospace sector.

The site has a Join Now button. It says memberships are non-refundable. It also has donation options, including a Donate Today page and a Fase De Vuelo donors page. The site lists titanium sponsors and an LPA Expo 2026 event.

The contact page says the team of directors, staff and volunteers can answer questions about the association. The mailing address is 3501 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite B 397, in St. Augustine. The site has links to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.