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Org. Black Airline Pilots sponsors youth career camps
News Update Fri., April 25, 2008
2008-04-01

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The Organization of Black Airline Pilots ( OBAP ) will hold two summer Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines.

The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested boys and girls between 14-18 years old to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.

More information at dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf


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