by Will Worthington (APA Member)
Editor’s Note:
Will Worthington is an APA member that does volunteer flying for LightHawk, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aviation support to conservation efforts across the United States. He reached out and asked APA to help recruit volunteer pilots to support projects in Arizona and the Southwest. LightHawk partners with organizations such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona State University, and the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife among many others to support water and wildlife conservation efforts.
Spend some time on their website – I think you’ll be impressed with the work they do.
Arizona Pilots—Fly with Purpose
LightHawk is expanding our conservation efforts across Arizona, the western U.S., and northern Mexico, and we’re looking for experienced pilots (1,000+ PIC hours) with access to aircraft to join our team. As a LightHawk Volunteer Pilot, you’ll fly missions that make a real difference—supporting wildlife recovery, monitoring rivers and landscapes, and giving scientists and storytellers the aerial access they need. LightHawk missions benefit from a range of aircraft, from single-engine planes ideal for aerial photography to turboprops and jets capable of long-distance wildlife transport.
You’ll also join a close-knit community of nearly 300 pilots nationwide who share a passion for aviation and protecting the natural world. For over 46 years, LightHawk has operated as a public benefit flying organization, using the power of flight to accelerate conservation impact.
To learn more, visit www.LightHawk.org. Questions? Contact Program Manager Betsy Daub at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (970) 797-9355 ext. 8, or CEO Jim Becker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (978) 987-2436.