[1] Wolfgang Steinhardt was a private entrepreneur, founding several of his own companies and working as a flight instructor for helicopters and airplanes.

Under his leadership, the organization achieved special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

In addition to natural disaster operations, he also conducted sightseeing flights with disabled children and adults.

[1] On February 21, 2014, he was awarded the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria by President Heinz Fischer.

[3] On May 15, 2016, a member of the UNAI Academia São Lázaro de Estudos Cavalheirescos e Humanitários in Rio de Janeiro awarded him the honorary title of Prof. h. c.[4][5] On March 14, 2017, he received from the Lower Austrian Provincial Governor Dr. Erwin Pröll Silver Medal of Merit.