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 pivoted from a pre-law program to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a pilot, overcoming initial beliefs that the profession was exclusively for men.
- Her mother's consistent encouragement and example of hard work were instrumental in motivating Yoder to pursue flight training despite challenges.
- Yoder successfully completed her training, became a flight instructor, and was hired by Horizon Air, with a goal to become a captain by 27 and join Alaska Airlines by 30.
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