Originally Posted by
RogAir
My.02 worth--
13) My anecdoctal observations suggest that having the minority box checked is way more advantagous than having the sponsor box checked.
Apply, don't worry about sponsors, your qualifications are far more important, drop the african-american thing, I have flown with many fine black pilots over thirty years, none of them claimed to be african-american, they were all proud to be just american.
Their skill and experince is what set them apart, no Fortune 500 company is going to make a fuss over your color-and it does not make a bit of difference and may be an advantage if you are qualified.