Sky Sisters of Alaska
Have you ever wondered if the conundrum gracing your mind’s beaches has washed ashore another’s mind? I would love to clarify that this question is for the inexperienced pilot; however, I believe that this occurrence does not discriminate by experience or age. For the extroverts, for the quiet at heart or in voice, for the knowledgeable, or for those curious about life as a bird, the Sky Sisters of Alaska is where you flourish.
Where knowledge and curiosity meet, with full bellies and passionate hearts. A place free of judgment or cost of attendance, this group meets once a month at the Alaska Airmen’s building. We have provided guest speakers, organized tours of ATC towers, led field trips to the Lake Hood Sim Center, and hosted aviation-themed creative nights. We are always open to ideas and are eager to incorporate your unique perspectives and knowledge into our community. Alongside our in-person meetings, we cultivate a well-fed WhatsApp community with multiple chats folks may opt into or out of based on their specific interests. When a topic or question becomes prevalent or is requested, our leadership team will make an effort to find a guest speaker in that field to come and share their knowledge with the group at an upcoming meeting.
This past year we have been lucky enough to enjoy a visit from Stacia Joyce, a current NTSB investigator and flight school owner; Clara Tefts, a National Guard pilot; and Pam, the Pathfinder’s Field Safety Director and helicopter pilot. We run a fairly informal group with a priority of participation and connection; that being said, each gathering is potluck-style.
The Sky Sisters of Alaska has been responsible for fundraising for five scholarships matched by the Alaska Airmen’s Association, totaling over $11,000 in the past two years. Our group has grown to over 80 members this year, with members ranging from students, Bush pilots, airline pilots, DPEs, and CFIs. We cannot be more excited to continue building our community, with a passionate goal of making the journey to the sky more accessible for women in aviation! Reach out and join the Sky Sisters of Alaska by emailing us at: skysistersak@gmail.com.