Industry Briefings

Southwest Airlines

Thursday, May 18 & Friday, May 19 at 14:00

PAVILION 9

Meet our Southwest Pilot Hiring Team at our industry briefings, where we’ll share about landing a career with Heart as a Southwest First Officer. At our briefings, you’ll hear directly from our Pilot Hiring Team about our open First Officer opportunity and a career at Southwest Airlines. We also encourage you to schedule an appointment to engage in a 1-on-1 meeting with our Team to discuss the application process and ask any questions. For more information on how to apply to our First Officer role, our interviewing process, and what it means to be a Pilot at Southwest Airlines, visit swa.is/flyingwithHeart.

DESTINATION 225°

Thursday, May 18 & Friday, May 19 at 13:00

PAVILION 4

Spread your wings and learn about the Destination 225° pilot training Program. The Southwest Airlines® Destination 225° Program, combined with our traditional hiring for First Officers, allows experienced, passionate, and well-trained aviators to learn how to fly The Southwest Way. At our Destination 225° industry briefings, we’ll share about each of our four pathways to land you in the right seat of a Southwest 737, and how you can get started today. We also encourage you to schedule an appointment to engage in a 1-on-1 meeting with our Team to discuss the application process and ask any questions. For more information about the Destination 225° program, and how to apply, visit swa.is/D225. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alaska Airlines

Friday, May 19 at 10:00

PAVILION 4

Captain Kat Pullis, one of Alaska Airline’s Seattle Base Chief Pilots, will be presenting information on the history of Alaska Airlines, fleet updates, exciting new technology, and will speak to our hiring plan for 2023. Kat is currently in training to transition to the Boeing 737, and was an Airbus A320 Captain, Aircrew Program Designee, and Line/Simulator Check Airman for Alaska. We look forward to meeting you at PAPA Expo 2023 and will be available for meet and greets and to answer any questions you have about flying for Alaska Airlines.

American Airlines

Thursday, May 18 & Friday, May 19 at 13:00

PAVILION 9

If you’ve ever wanted to learn what it takes to get hired as a pilot at American Airlines, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear directly from Director of Pilot Recruiting and Development, Captain Cory Glenn, covering everything from American’s rich history and plans for the future, to outlining how best to have a shot at securing your spot in one of their flight decks. Captain Glenn will also be conducting Q&A with the audience, so come prepared to get your questions answered! If you’re looking to take the next step in your aviation career you’ll want to make sure to attend this informative session.

Cathay Pacific Airways

Thursday, May 18 at 10:00

PAVILION 10

During the information-sharing session, representatives from Cathay Pacific will introduce the company, highlighting the exciting opportunities available within the airline. The speakers will also share personal experiences about working for the company and offer insights into the training and development of First Officers. Additionally, attendees can expect to learn about the unique and exciting lifestyle that comes with relocating to Hong Kong, as well as gain an understanding of the recruitment process for this role.

Delta Air Lines

Thursday, May 18 & Friday, May 19 at 10:00

PAVILION 9

Connecting the world starts here. Join one of Delta Air Line’s lead pilot recruiters to learn more about the rewarding career as a Delta Pilot. We will be hosting our briefing in the Pavilion 9 room on Thursday and Friday at 10:00.

Fedex Express

Friday, May 19 at 14:00

PAVILION 4

FedEx’s presentation will highlight the benefits of a career in the cargo industry and highlight our 50th birthday. We will provide information on our global air network, bases and hubs along with information on the interview process.

Gojet Airlines

Friday, May 19 at 9:00

PAVILION 10

Join us at the 2023 PAPA Expo to hear from GoJet Airlines’ President and CEO, Rick Leach, as he shares insights on the evolution of GoJet Airlines in the ever-changing landscape of the airline industry. Learn about GoJet’s innovative strategies that have helped establish their place in the market and a successful partnership with United Airlines. Discover why there has never been a better time for pilots, as GoJet outlines pilot hiring goals and the exciting opportunities they have to offer. Do not miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading airline industry expert on navigating change, fostering innovation and creating success in today’s competitive aviation landscape.

Jetblue Airways

Thursday, May 18 at 15:00

PAVILION 4

JetBlue invites you to meet with Captain and EWR Base Chief Pilot, Eric Poole. He will be providing an overview of the company and the future of JetBlue. Join us to learn about our commitment to customers and communities as well as what it means to be a JetBlue pilot.

PROCTER & GAMBLE

Friday, May 19 at 9:00

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Procter & Gamble’s Global Flight Operations (GFO) is a large, Fortune 50 part 91 corporate flight department based in Cincinnati, OH. GFO staff support P&G’s business by flying P&G people all over the world, utilizing 4 aircraft: 2 Gulfstream 650ERs and 2 Bombardier Challenger 350s. In this session, one of GFO pilot’s will speak to the PAPA membership about the nuances and benefits of a career in business aviation, a lesser known but rewarding path in aviation. Our intended audience is anyone interested in learning about business aviation, especially those interested in available career Pilot positions.

Skywest Airlines

Thursday, May 18 at 14:00

PAVILION 4

There has never been a better time to Take Control of Your Career and to enjoy the benefits and opportunities available at SkyWest Airlines. Learn more about what makes SkyWest the premier regional airline, how our guiding principles and commitment to excellence drive our success and what it takes to become part of our team of aviation professionals. With 19 domiciles throughout the country and partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, SkyWest pilots enjoy more options and access than any other regional pilot.

Spirit Airlines

Friday, May 19 at 11:00

PAVILION 9

Join the Spirit Airlines team for an informational session about our exciting career opportunities.

United Airlines

Thursday, May 18 at 15:00

PAVILION 9

United’s Industry briefing provides insight on our company’s culture, value proposition and path to our flight deck. The presentation also covers some of the notable initiatives that set us apart in the industry such as United Next, Good Leads the Way, our commitment to sustainability, and our diversity, equity & inclusion vision. The brief will be presented by Justin Ritter, Sr. Manager of Pilot Hiring Programs.

Usa Jet Airlines

Thursday, May 18 at 10:00

PAVILION 4

Pilots: Looking to earn $400,000 annually and have a flexible schedule with 14 days off per month? Come and meet the USA Jet team and learn how we have been a proven leader in providing premium, on-demand air cargo service to the North American manufacturing industry for almost 30 years! As an integral part of the Ascent network, USA Jet routinely provides the time-critical airlift necessary to reinforce the supply chains of top-tier customers such as Ford, General Motors and Tesla. With over 70,000 missions completed, USA Jet can offer you a diverse range of experiences and the opportunity to help solve our customers’ supply chain challenges. Join us to find out how you can enjoy tremendous compensation, benefits and bonus packages by coming to our session on Thursday, May 18, at 10:00 in Pavilion 4 or by visiting us at booth 335 during the expo! Q