Ever since she was a little girl, 25-year-old Seattle native Kelsey Yoder dreamed of becoming a pilot. Two of her uncles are pilots, but growing up she never met or saw any female pilots or had any exposure to general aviation. After graduating from high school in 2011, she decided to become a lawyer, like her grandfather. But after completing just one year of Washington State University’s pre-law program, she realized that she wasn’t happy and needed a change.
Kelsey Yoder: Living Her Childhood Dream
Key Takeaways:
- Kelsey Yoder initially pursued a law career despite a childhood dream of flying, due to a perceived lack of female pilot role models and the belief that it was a male profession.
- Inspired by her mother's encouragement and example of hard work, Yoder switched paths to pursue flight training, eventually becoming a flight instructor.
- She was hired by Horizon Air, leveraging a tuition reimbursement program, and aims to become a captain by 27 and join Alaska Airlines by 30, supported by her family.
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