From a space shuttle to a 737 – a pilot’s journey to Alaska Airlines Our employees are (literally) out of this world! Meet First Officer Nicholas Patrick who came to Alaska after a career in space exploration – including time as an astronaut for NASA. When asked why he chose to fly for Alaska, Nicholas said, “I realized that Alaska was the friendliest airline I’d ever flown. Everyone was happy and helpful, and the standards were very high.” 5 min read February 8, 2023 Keep up with Alaska