A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut down engines in flight receives a court supervision sentence. [Credit: Alaska Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have partnered with Hillsboro Aero Academy to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy, a new program designed to create a more affordable and accessible pathway for aspiring professional pilots.
The program addresses the industry-wide pilot shortage by offering students financial support, including a $25,000 commercial pilot training stipend and access to low-interest loans.
Ascend Pilot Academy provides enrolled students with mentorship from airline pilots, a conditional job offer from Horizon Air, and a clear pathway to employment with Alaska Airlines.
The academy aims to train 250 students annually, meeting about 50% of the airlines' estimated need to hire 500 pilots per year through 2025.
Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and its regional partner, Horizon Air, have announced a partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy to launch a pilot pipeline program, Ascend Pilot Academy.
Hillsboro Aero Academy, located on the Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) in Hillsboro, Oregon, is designed to give aspiring professional pilots an affordable pathway to the airlines.
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Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.
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