The Ascend Pilot Academy is one part of building that diverse talent pipeline. Exit row seating on this aircraft is in rows 16 and 17. This expertise comes from years of flying in various conditions, such as the harsh, unpredictable weather of southeast Alaska. Were eager to work with students through their entire journey and provide world-class training and dedicated pilot mentorship along the way.. Austen Pyle was 13 when he knew he wanted to fly it was his first brush with the sky in a glider. Lawrence really pushed me to explore aviation as an option, says Pyle. Alaskans understand this reality better than most given our states vast, rugged terrain, and our communities separated by thousands of miles with no roads, said Senator Sullivan. Alaska does not have long-haul flights, so pilots may enjoy a degree of flexibility that other major airlines cannot provide. It was the largest cash donation in the 37-year history of the program . A lot of our pilots love to give back. Captain JP Wilson, Pyle has already found ways to mentor up-and-coming pilots. Army Grounds Training Flights Following Midair Helicopter Crash in We look for pilots who want to be mentors, who want to give back. All our technicians undergo a minimum 40 hours of what is called differences training, which distinguishes the variations between the 737-9MAX and our existing 737 NG fleet. Minimum of 500 hours of fixed wing turbine time (airplane and power lift combined). Like all Alaska Airlines employees, our pilots share the desire to make a positive difference. Alaska Airlines launches pilot training program to help address With thousands of pilots either retiring or meeting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) age limit for commercial pilots of 65 years, the pilot shortage is real.
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