Guardians
Guardians play a significant role in ensuring a safe and memorable experience for each Veteran. Guardians are typically responsible for transporting their Veteran to and from training and to and from the airport on Flight Day. Guardians are the main
point of contact between Honor Flight and the Veteran. In order to be considered for the Guardian position the applicant must:
point of contact between Honor Flight and the Veteran. In order to be considered for the Guardian position the applicant must:
- Be between the ages of 18-75 years old. (Individuals over 75 who apply are subject to individual review.)
- Be intellectually, physically and emotionally capable of caring for their veteran (Pushing a wheelchair, extensive walking, extreme weather, able to lift 100 pounds) and able to participate in a demanding day.
- Must not be a spouse or significant other.
- Attend the MANDATORY Guardian Training session prior to flight day.
- Pay the $600 Guardian fee. (Please note the Guardian fee covers only a portion of the actual expenses of the Guardian so Sponsors are critical to Honor Flight).
Guardian - To apply for a Queen City Honor Flight (Charlotte, NC Hub)
Complete Online Application Below
Complete Online Application Below
Guardians
IMPORTANT: Guardian applications MUST be completed by anyone hoping to serve as a guardian. This includes family members wanting to be paired with a specific veteran. Please include the name of the veteran you would like to accompany on your guardian application. If you meet all the requirements, we try our best to accommodate these requests. If selected, the guardian fee is to be paid prior to the mandatory orientation date (prior to the flight date).
If you are selected for a flight, you can pay your $600 guardian fee via online or mail a check.
IMPORTANT: Guardian applications MUST be completed by anyone hoping to serve as a guardian. This includes family members wanting to be paired with a specific veteran. Please include the name of the veteran you would like to accompany on your guardian application. If you meet all the requirements, we try our best to accommodate these requests. If selected, the guardian fee is to be paid prior to the mandatory orientation date (prior to the flight date).
If you are selected for a flight, you can pay your $600 guardian fee via online or mail a check.