Carole Hopson flies as a first officer for United and is part of the team supporting the airline’s Aviate program. [Photo: Karston Tannis]
Key Takeaways:
Carole Hopson, a pilot and former executive, authored "A Pair of Wings," a novel inspired by pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, with a mission beyond storytelling.
Through her Jet Black Foundation, Hopson aims to raise $7 million to fund flight training for 100 Black women by 2035, using proceeds from her book and a planned movie.
She has partnered with the Luke Weathers Academy, which has a proven track record of graduating Black female flight instructors, to provide this comprehensive training.
Hopson's initiative is fueled by her own inspiring journey from a high-powered corporate job to becoming a United Airlines first officer, driven by her passion for aviation and a commitment to diversity in the field.
For Carole Hopson, the goal has always been beyond herself. The story of Bessie Coleman took hold in the heart of this pilot and former executive more than 12 years ago—and Hopson set her sights on bringing it to fruition in a way that had never been shared before.
