About Sky Sisters of Alaska
Sky Sisters of Alaska (Sky Sisters) is a group of women active in and passionate about Alaska’s aviation industry who joined forces in 2024 to create the first (that we know of) women-based, crowd-funded scholarship for women and by women in our state! Our grassroots efforts in creating two $2,500 scholarships in 2024, one for an aspiring fixed-wing pilot and one for an aspiring rotorcraft pilot, are the foundation of this group. We collaborate with the Alaska Airmen’s Association, which generously matches our donation one-to-one. We have continued the scholarship effort in 2025 and have successfully funded two full $2,500 scholarships and a $1,200 scholarship. Since its founding, Sky Sisters has hosted numerous gatherings and events, including monthly meetings, bringing passionate people to speak about various aspects of aviation and providing a space for women to support and celebrate each other.
We are a multi-generational collective of Alaskan women across all roles and branches of aviation, encompassing both career-focused and general aviation (GA) interests. We serve as GA pilots, airplane owners, airline captains, flight followers, flight instructors, aviation operation managers, aircraft mechanics, drone operators, dispatchers, and more. Our organization empowers women in aviation by providing resources, education, community, and connections, while also celebrating their achievements, offering financial support, and fostering leadership development. We aim to expose women to diverse aviation paths and possibilities, enabling their social and professional growth within a supportive network. Our organization exists to cultivate a supportive and inclusive community where women in aviation can connect, share their experiences without judgment, and access resources freely, ultimately breaking down barriers and fostering their growth and success in a field where they may otherwise feel isolated. We strive to normalize challenges, inspire confidence, and level the playing field, celebrating diverse paths and feminine strengths to make aviation goals feel more attainable in a safe and encouraging environment.
Our organization achieves its mission by fostering a welcoming and inclusive small community through structured yet informal methods like managed WhatsApp groups and monthly meetings, alongside providing tangible support such as scholarships and access to resources. We remain community-driven by encouraging member-led activities, while also offering educational events and unique community initiatives, all within a supportive, women-focused environment that prioritizes genuine connection over broad social media presence. The Sky Sisters of Alaska organization is dedicated to cultivating a powerful and inclusive community that elevates women in Alaskan aviation, providing the support and connections needed for them to thrive on their personal and professional journeys. Our mission is to support women’s flight training journeys through scholarship opportunities and to integrate wellness with aviation. Sisterhood is our group’s lifting force, creating space for women to connect, help each other through turbulent moments, share resources, and cheer each other on throughout the journey!
Sky Sisters membership is open to Alaskan women of all ages and across all roles and branches of aviation, encompassing both those pursuing or growing their career in aviation as well as those interested in general aviation. There are no requirements to join Sky Sisters. To join, members must contact a leadership member, skysistersak@gmail.com, and provide an email and phone number so that they may be added to the WhatsApp group and email list.