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 former executive Carole Hopson authored "A Pair of Wings," a novel inspired by pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman.
Hopson's overarching goal is to raise $7 million through the book and a planned movie to fund flight training for 100 Black women pilots by 2035.
She established the Jet Black Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) and partnered with the Luke Weathers Academy, requiring students to fund their initial training to demonstrate commitment.
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.
