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:
Pilot and author Carole Hopson has released "A Pair of Wings," a novel inspired by pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman.
Beyond the book, Hopson's main mission is to raise $7 million through her Jet Black Foundation to fund flight training for 100 Black women by 2035.
She has partnered with the Luke Weathers Academy, which has a successful record of graduating Black female flight instructors, to achieve this goal, drawing inspiration from Coleman and her own journey as a pilot.
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.
