American Airlines Execs Join OBAP Board

APPOINTMENTS

American Airlines has announced that Captain Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, two of its leaders, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP), a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and advancing minorities in aviation and aerospace careers.

OBAP promotes diversity in the aerospace industry by supporting aspiring professionals through mentoring, scholarships, training, and youth-focused education programs. Capt. Glenn and McCoy’s appointments reflect their successful contributions to the organization’s mission and American’s dedication to expanding access to and creating opportunities for careers in aviation.

“One of our airline’s greatest responsibilities is not only creating a path for future Black aviation professionals but nurturing that path and the people on it,” said American’s Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. “That’s the important work that Cory and Krystal do every day and what we’re proud to see them do as part of OBAP’s board.”

About American’s New OBAP Board of Directors Members

Capt. Cory Glenn

Captain Cory Glenn, a check pilot on the Boeing 777, has a long history of military and commercial aviation service. As the Director of Pilot Recruiting and Development, Captain Glenn played a significant role in attracting and increasing the number of female pilots and pilots of colour flying at American Airlines. He has been a member of OBAP since 1998 and has directed or co-directed the organization’s ACE Academies for more than a decade. These academies provide middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace.

Krystal McCoy

Krystal McCoy, Director of Airports and Technical Operations Recruitment, brings a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and leadership to the OBAP board. She has developed diverse candidate pipelines for technical groups, including pilots, engineers, and aviation maintenance technicians at multiple commercial airlines. McCoy has been instrumental in advancing equity and inclusion across the industry.

“We are thrilled to have Cory and Krystal join the OBAP board,” said Tennesse Garvey, OBAP Board Chair. “Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to work toward our mission of providing support, mentorship and opportunities for Black aerospace professionals.”

The appointments of Captains Glenn and McCoy to OBAP’s board also honour the legacy of Captain David E. Harris. He was a founding member of OBAP and the first Black commercial airline pilot hired by American in 1964. Harris’s pioneering work paved the way for countless others in the industry, and his legacy continues to inspire and motivate those who follow in his footsteps.