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Making A Difference: Adopt-A-Pilot Program Going Strong in GSP

May 10 2011
Landing one of Southwest’s red bellies at Greenville-Spartanburg on March 12 to kick off Southwest’s inaugural weekend celebration was just the beginning of Captain Bert Godwin’s involvement in his hometown airport. Last month, Captain Godwin took his Adopt-A-Pilot class from Westcliff Elementary school to the GSP airport to have the opportunity to experience aviation first-hand. ... read more

Southwest Pilots Volunteer Across the Country and in a City Near YOU!

Apr 12 2011
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Captain Joe Gets Adopted

Feb 09 2011
Featured Picture:  adopt_a_pilot__004.jpg From February through May, fifth-grade students in more than 1400 classes across the country will “adopt” ... read more

Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot is Giving Back, Going Forward, and Going for the Gold

Jun 01 2010
This year the Adopt-A-Pilot (AAP) program, which places Southwest Airlines Pilots in fifth grade classrooms where they teach curriculum focusing on goal setting and real world learning, sponsored a national contest called “My AAP Story” which invited students and teachers to tell Southwest Airlines about their personal experience with the Adopt-A-Pilot program.  Adult and student partici 33 ... read more

Adopt-a-Pilot Volunteers of Southwest Airlines Swing Into Action

Apr 21 2010
They say everything comes alive in the spring—and that is true for the Adopt-A-Pilot (AAP) program, as well.  During the spring months, Southwest Airlines Pilots go into classrooms across the country and inspire students to help them identify and plan to achieve their highest aspirations.  The time these Pilots spend in classrooms is a real contribution to the communities.  Often, adopte 49 ... read more