Executive Director Report
Greetings Association Members,
As most of you may know, we are in the process of hiring a new executive director to take us to the next chapter of continuing our mission of protecting, preserving and promoting general aviation in Alaska. We want to thank you all for your patience as we work hard through this transition. Our dedicated staff including, Adam White, Truth Moody and Regan Tunstall have worked hard to ensure the seamless operation of our programs and the continued stability of our organization throughout this time. We’d also like to welcome two new staff members to the team, Andre Bergerson and Ayesha Wise. We are thrilled to expand our team and look forward to welcoming a new leader in the near future.
As we look ahead to the new year, we have some exciting things coming up! Scholarship applications opened on January 1st, so spread the word and apply before our deadline of March 1st 2025. The application link is posted on our website and social platforms or copy this link to apply today – https://akairmen1951.regfox.com/2025-scholarship-application. If you’re interested in donating and supporting the next generation of aviation, please call or email us to find out how you can help!
We are also thrilled to offer subsidized ground school again this year, by partnering with FLY8MA and Angle of Attack. We will be holding one 8-week session, where you can select the ground school of your choice for a small fee of $50. Every Wednesday starting on January 8th, a study session will be held from 6pm-8pm at the Airmen lodge where an expert instructor will be going over the previous video lesson to review the topic and help answer questions. Registration is now open! Go to https://alaskaairmen.org/ground-school/ for more information or to register today!
As we prepare for the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, we want to thank all exhibitors and partners for their patience and understanding as we’ve faced some setbacks and opened registration later than usual. Registration is now officially open for the public, you can head to our website or go to https://akairmen1951.regfox.com/2025-exhibitor-sponsor-registration to register today! For any other inquiries please give us a call at 907-245-1251 during business hours. We are looking forward to another incredible show at the 2025 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering!
We would also like to thank everyone who attended our annual holiday fundraiser and helped us raise money for our scholarship program! Every year we try to increase the number of scholarships we give out and we wouldn’t be able to do it without all our incredible donors! The impact you’ve had on supporting students making their way in the aviation industry is REMARKABLE. Thank you everyone who participated and let’s see what we can accomplish together in 2025!
Finally, as we reflect on the year 2024 and everything the association has achieved with your help, we would like to express our immense gratitude to everyone who has been involved with the association over the years. We would not be where we are today without our dedicated volunteers, donors, board and staff and of course our magnificent members who make up the organization!
We look forward to another incredible year of growth and new opportunities ahead. Happy New Year!
Regan Tunstall
Interim Executive Director
907-245-1251 ext. #4