Trailblazing trans pilot Jessica helps ensure transgender pilots soar
Not many pilots can say they’ve worked to pave the way for an entire generation of trans pilots, but Alaska First Officer Jessica can! Read her remarkable story.
Airline employees quickly organize a ‘welcome home’ celebration for a hero missing for 78 years—with 24-hour notice
More than seven decades ago, a young military pilot left his hometown of Spokane, Washington for the battlefront in Europe. Last week, his remains arrived home to his final resting place, thanks to Alaska and Horizon Air employees, who made it happen in less than 24 hours.
Want to fly? How to become a pilot with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
The need for the next generation of pilots is greater than ever. Alaska and Horizon expect to hire more than 900 pilots by the end of 2022, including Austen Pyle who was inspired to become a pilot after Alaska’s Aviation Day in 2015. Ready to join our award-winning crew? Explore our career pathways.
Travelers with disabilities learn what it feels like to fly – without leaving LAX
Alaska Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports collaborated this June on the “Ability to Fly” event, which allowed 71 individuals with disabilities and their families to experience air travel before booking an actual flight.
Russell Wilson to graduates: Savor the journey, but there’s no time to sleep
Just days away from graduation, hundreds of seniors from Highline Public Schools south of Seattle went on a special “field trip” with Alaska’s Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson at The Museum of Flight. Joined by Alaska COO Ben Minicucci and NASA Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, students were applauded for their academic excellence and encouraged to dream…
Seattle Storm and Alaska: Going the extra mile at the free-throw line
We sat down with Seattle Storm CEO to reflect on leadership and our shared commitment to elevate young people in our community.
‘Reach for the sky’: Exploring the many pathways to an aviation career
Kim Ford and London Holmes discovered they shared a passion for military jets when they met at a regional Women in Aviation conference at The Museum of Flight. Three years later, the 17-year-old is following in her mentor’s footsteps.
One young pilot’s tips for others who aspire to fly
For people who worry about the costs of pilot training, many scholarships are available. Check out a few of the organizations that are helping cover costs for aspiring young aviators.
Opinion: Some kids need a little lift to see aviation as a career path (Seattle Times)
In aviation and in other realms, “lift” is the force that lifts airplanes into the sky, pulls sailboats forward, and makes propellers on windmills work.
Alaska Airlines cheers athletes in Seattle for 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
Alaska Airlines and its employees are joining with Western Washington to cheer on athletes now in the Seattle area for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Underway today and tomorrow, July 2 and 3, is the stand-up paddle board competition, which is happening at Angle Lake in SeaTac next door to Alaska’s corporate headquarters. Alaska…
Stirred to action: Alaska Airlines to ditch plastic straws in favor of marine-friendly stir sticks
By Jacqueline Drumheller, Sustainability Manager These days, most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s licenses, playing Fortnite or deciding who they want to ask to prom, but Shelby O’Neil isn’t your average teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who created Jr Ocean Guardians for her 2017 Girl Scout USA Gold Award Project to share her…
Careers ready for takeoff – Alaska Airlines Aviation Day celebrates 10th anniversary
On May 5, 2,000 students descended on Alaska’s Seattle hangar for a taste of the aviation industry. What they got was a nine-course meal. Students tried their hand at landing a Boeing 737 in-flight simulator, built gliders with guidance from Boeing engineers, chatted up military fighter pilots, performed maintenance checks with Alaska mechanics and attended…