Jordan Lascomb was drawn to airplanes not by being around them, but by jumping out of them. She completed her first tandem skydive on her 21st birthday, and instantly fell in love with the sky. “I was back the next weekend to take the course, and 200 jumps later, I decided to move to the front of the airplane and begin my flight training,” she says.
Professional Pilot Profile: Jordan Lascomb
Key Takeaways:
- Jordan Lascomb's aviation career uniquely began after falling in love with the sky through skydiving, inspiring her to become a pilot despite initially believing the field was inaccessible due to her background.
- She pursued her goal by completing an intensive flight training program, building necessary hours as a flight instructor, and leveraging scholarships to manage educational costs.
- Now a First Officer for SkyWest Airlines, Lascomb enjoys her job's variety, travel opportunities, and continuous learning, also serving as a pilot recruiter, test pilot, and delivery pilot.
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