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MAKE CONNECTIONS 2022 NORTHWEST AVIATION CAREER FORUM FEB 26 – 27 | PUYALLUP, WA

CIRRUS SR22 VISIT BOOTH #400

THANK YOU TO OUR FORUM SUPPORTERS

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An opportunity for students, mechanics, pilots, and industry professionals to network with aviation businesses, airlines, training facilities and colleges.

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 9:30 – 12:30 PM

NORTH FOYER | 9:30 AM — 11:30 PM

John Swedburg, Big Bend Community College, Faculty Emeritus, leads a cohesive aviation workshop for students, parents, transitioning career and “new to aviation” participants. This high flying journey through aviation careers will demonstrate how to get from point A to point B,C, or D - no matter what your aviation dreams are! The intent of this session is to ignite the passion to get involved in some area of this dynamic and contagious career. To achieve this goal, the workshop will consist of several speakers talking more personally to the attendees about their experiences of being a part at any and all levels of involvement. Attendees will exit session with resources to seek the right answers to design a path that is best for personal aviation goals.

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INTRO TO AVIATION: $15

New to an aviation career: students (high school/college & parents or mentors), educators/counselors; adult career change

PROFESSIONAL: $25 - $40

SATURDAY | February 26, 2022 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION CAREERS WORKSHOP

REGISTER ONLINE:

AIRLINE PILOT INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP|BEST FIRST IMPRESSION Rainier Flight Service has assisted hun-

dreds of applicants prepare for their dream pilot job, specifically those hoping for a rewarding career with Alaska Airlines.

RFS owner and Alaska Airlines Captain, Gordon Alvord, and his team, will provide a variety of tools including infinitely important “soft skills” to insure you stand out. A professional resume, cover letter and your LinkedIn Profile are just the beginning; learn how to identify your unique attributes and how to deliver your story in a structured, engaging, and concise format.

Actively seeking employment: aviation mechanics, transitioning military, rotor/fixed wing pilots, airline

11:45 AM

NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION|MILITARY FUNDING OPTIONS NORTH FOYER | 11:45 PM - 12:30 PM

Shawn Pratt, Safety in Motion Flight Center, will discuss hiring projections and steps a candidate can take to transition to an air carrier. Topics include veteran funding options, rotorcraft transition programs, credential assistance programs, and dispelling common myths and misinformation.

12:30 PM

CAREER OPEN HOUSE VISIT WITH PARTICIPATING COMPANIES CAREER FORUM THEATER | 12:30-1:30 PM

“Wherever individual talents, skills, or interests lie, aviation can use them someplace within the whole picture.”

John Swedburg

SPEAKER PROFILE| JOHN SWEDBURG

An opportunity to compare colleges, airlines, maintenance, training facilities and companies looking to increase their teams. Refreshments, prizes, and vendor tables beyond standard trade show booths.

John Swedburg celebrated his 50th anniversary in aviation in 2021. He has been an active flight instructor since 1974. He retired from full time flight instruction at the commercial pilot flight training program at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington in 2014. He continues in his philosophical interest of the process we call “teaching and learning”. John holds an ATP SMEL, a Commercial SES; CFI-ASME&I, A&IGI; and 107 Remote Pilot. He has over 16,000 hours of instruction given, and has taught in 58 FIRCs in the Seattle area.

His college degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Theology, and a Master of Arts (Counseling).

His aviation career has included responsibilities as a flight instructor, ground instructor, chief flight instructor, Aviation Division Chairman, Airman Certification Representative, Aviation Safety Counselor, and FAASTeam representative.

STAYING ON TRACK|What should you attend?

Intro sessions are for those seeking an overview of opportunities; Rainier’s Prep Workshop is suitable for anyone active in the industry; the OPEN HOUSE (SAT 12:30-1:30) brings everyone together to network; and, afternoon sessions help “drill down” interests. Visit all our participating companies and thank them for their support.

1:00 PM

LIFT DIRECT PATH PILOT PROGRAM NORTH FOYER | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Jim Borgaard, LIFT Academy, will present on cost, training and time commitment for direct to airline comprehensive flight training curriculum, modeled after Republic SOPs, checklists and flows.

1:30 PM

MEET ALASKA AIRLINES TEAM|PILOT Q & A

CAREER FORUM THEATER |1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Attend session for an interactive discussion on hiring projections, future growth, and pilot expectations.

2:00 PM

ALASKA AIRLINES MAINTENANCE Q & A

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Alaska Airlines is seeking qualified aviation mechanics interested in a rewarding career in the Northwest. Ak/QX maintenance team will be on hand to answer questions.

3:00 PM

TAKEFLIGHT & SAVE WITH INTERACTIVE FLIGHT TRAINING CAREER FORUM THEATER | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

TakeFlight’s virtual flight instructor program teaches pilot skills to be comfortable in the cockpit once training begins: maneuvers, sight pictures, emergency procedures, and more.

3:30 PM

EXPLORING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AVIATION MANAGEMENT PIONEER ROOM | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Dr. Ryan Leick, Assistant Professor, Utah Valley University, will discuss the broad range of careers & opportunities that exist in the aviation industry besides the pilot profession. Leick draws upon industry experience in airline marketing, distribution and information technology acquired from working for entrepreneurial start-up and long-haul, low-cost carrier MAXjet Airways; legacy carrier United Airlines and privately held, niche carrier Aloha Airlines.

3:30 PM

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE PATHWAY PROGRAM

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Ted Huetter, Museum of Flight, will offer an overview of their Aeronautical Science Pathway Program. ASP is a two-year Career and Technical Education course that is run through the Puget Sound Skills Center and the Highline School District.

The program is designed for juniors and seniors who would like to either become a professional pilot or work in an Aviation Operations Management field (Air Traffic Control, Airport Management, Dispatch, or Unmanned Aerial Systems). The program is held after school at the Museum of Flight, Monday-Thursday 3:45 -6 PM with an additional 3.5 hours of online

SPEAKER PROFILE DR. RYAN LEICK Dr. Ryan Leick is an Assistant Professor specializing in air transport strategy, marketing and operations at Utah Valley University in Provo, Utah, USA. He is a graduate of the Air Transport Management PhD program at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom and alumni of the School of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus. Dr. Leick draws upon industry experience in airline marketing, distribution and information technology acquired from working for entrepreneurial start-up and long-haul, low-cost carrier MAXjet Airways; legacy carrier United Airlines and privately held, niche carrier Aloha Airlines.

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SATURDAY {CONTINUED} 4:00 PM

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AIR AMBULANCE

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Noel McDermott, Life Flight Network, discuses his career journey and –“how he got there.” Noel will provide insight on what a career in air ambulance looks like and what the path would be for someone interested in joining this field. Plenty of Q & A.

4:30 PM

LAUNCH OR EXPAND WITH EMBRY-RIDDLE NORTH FOYER | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Rheanna Isakson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will overview ERAU’s programs in multiple engineering disciplines, space operations, unmanned systems, as well as a variety of business, security, intelligence, and safety options.

ERAU has in-person options in Florida and Arizona, plus opportunities through their online campus. Apply your professional licenses to a degree program, bolster your resume with a certificate, or take a professional education course.

4:30 PM

OVERVIEW & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE CIVIL AIR PATROL

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

CAP is a volunteer organization that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. Lt. Col. Russell Garlow will provide an overview of the volunteer opportunities and how CAP can help you set your career goals in aviation.

5:00 PM

PILOT OPPORTUNITIES WITH SKYWEST CAREER FORUM THEATER | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join the team at SkyWest for an interactive discussion on SkyWest’s hiring projections, future growth, and pilot expectations.

THANK YOU. We salute the companies and speakers dedicating time and resources to make this networking event possible for nine years. Thank you to the companies that donated prizes to be awarded during the AVIATION CAREER OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, FEB 26, 12:30-1:30 PM. Must be aregistered attendee to win.

VARIOUS VENDOR SWAG (including training material/ flight bags, logo wear, gift cards and aviation tools KENMORE AIR HARBOR – 2 Intro seaplane flights LIFT ACADEMY – 2 swag bags including a 1 hour discovery flight out of IND in a Diamond DA-40 aircraft RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE – 2 Discovery Flight (value of $199 plus a $50 branded flight bag) SAFETY IN MOTION FLIGHT CENTER – 4 Introductory Flights

SUNDAY | February 27, 2022 10:30 AM

1:00 PM

CAREER FORUM THEATER|10:30 AM -12:00 PM (REPEAT OF SATURDAY SESSION)

CAREER FORUM THEATER | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

AIRLINE PILOT INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP|BEST FIRST IMPRESSION Rainier Flight Service has assisted hun-

dreds of applicants prepare for their dream pilot job, specifically those hoping for a rewarding career with Alaska Airlines.

RFS owner and Alaska Airlines Captain, Gordon Alvord, and his team, will provide a variety of tools including infinitely important “soft skills” to insure you stand out. A professional resume, cover letter and your LinkedIn Profile are just the beginning; learn how to identify your unique attributes and how to deliver your story in a structured, engaging, and concise format.

INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION CAREERS WORKSHOP (REPEAT OF SATURDAY SESSION)

John Swedburg, Big Bend Community College, Faculty Emeritus, leads a cohesive aviation workshop for students, parents, transitioning career and “new to aviation” participants. This high flying journey through aviation careers will demonstrate how to get from point A to point B,C, or D - no matter what your aviation dreams are! The intent of this session is to ignite the passion to get involved in some area of this dynamic and contagious career. To achieve this goal, the workshop will consist of several speakers talking more personally to the attendees about their experiences of being a part at any and all levels of involvement. Attendees will exit session with resources to seek the right answers to design a path that is best for personal aviation goals.

2022 CAREER FORUM EXHIBITORS 2022 CAREER SPONSOR

AERO-FLITE, INC

8120 W Electric Ave., Spokane, WA 99224 One of the most experienced aerial firefighting companies, providing purpose-built and engineered firefighting aircraft, including the CL-415 Super Scooper and Avro RJ85 Type 1 Large Airtankers. Services are provided to Federal and State agencies around the United States. aerofliteinc.com

AITHRE, INC

8702 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton, WA, 98312 Designs and develops portable and panel carbon monoxide detectors, wireless oxygen tank gauges, and wearable wireless oximeters. Devices are integrated with the Aithre Connect App, iWatch and displayed on avionics. aithreaviation.com

COMPANIES SUPPORTING THE 2022 NORTHWEST AVIATION CAREER FORUM Aero-Flite, #415

Lift Academy, #223

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assoc, #610

NBAA - National Business Aviation Association

Aithre, Inc., #710

Alaska Airlines, #108-114 Ameriflight, #211 Atlas Air, #212

Boeing Airplane Co., #213-214

Big Bend Community College, #132 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, #104

Galvin Flying, #532

Hillsboro Aviation, #229 Horizon Air, #108-114

Horizon Air Maintenance #317 Kenmore Air Harbor, #530 Life Flight Network, #423

Museum of Flight, #605

PNBAA - Pacific National Business Aviation Rainier Flight Service, #115-116 Ravn Airlines, #123

Safety in Motion Flight Center, 117-118 Seaplane Pilots Association, #507-508 Seattle Seaplanes, #629 SkyWest Airlines, #107 TakeFlight Interactive Utah Valley University, #205 US Navy Reserve US Air Force US Coast Guard WA Army National Guard, #603

2022 DIAMOND SPONSOR AMERIFLIGHT ALASKA AIRLINES

19300 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188 Committed to competitive package for employees: market-based pay, annual gain sharing, and other benefits, Alaska Airlines is the first US airline to install runway incursion systems into its fleet. Pilot requirements: A minimum of 2,000 hours TT in a fixed wing aircraft or 1,200 hours TT in a high performance military aircraft. 50% of rotor-wing flight time up to 1,000 hours may be counted toward TT. Preferred, 1,000 hours multi-engine turbine PC in a fixed wing aircraft. and four-year degree from an accredited university. alaskaair.jobs

1515 West 20th St, DFW Airport TX 75261 Ameriflight was founded in 1968 and has grown from a small air charter and cargo service carrier to an international operator and the nation’s largest 135 cargo airline. Ameriflight is headquartered in Dallas, TX and has more than 500 employees including over 100 pilots and over 100 aircraft. Ameriflight provides feeder services for overnight express carriers such as UPS. TT minimums: 1,500 hours; 1,250 hours – qualifying 2 or 4 year aviation university program/30 aviation hours; 1,000 hours – qualifying 2 or 4 year aviation university/60 aviation hours; 750 hours – military flight training graduates. ameriflight.com

ATLAS AIR

5600 NW 36th St, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33166 Atlas hosts the largest fleet of 747 freighters as well as 777, 767, and 737 aircraft. All Widebody First Officer applicants must have a minimum of 1500 hours TT( Military conversion of .3 per sortie); minimum of 500 hours of turbine time; minimum of 1000 fixed wing or 500 hours with a 121 carrier.

Preferred Widebody: Minimum of 2500 hours TT operating in a part 121, 135 or Military environment.737 Specific: minimum of 1000 hours TT; Preferred 737: Current & Qualified and operating in a part 121, 135 or part 91 environment; minimum of 500 hours of turbine time. atlasair.com

BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 Fleet of aircraft includes Beechcraft Sundowners, Sports and Bonanzas, as well as Piper Warriors and Archers.

Specialty aircraft includes a Citabria, a Cessna 180 on floats, and a Piper Seminole. Ground training is provided in Frasca Simulators. BBCC students work toward a college degree and commercial/instrument certificates at the same time. Most students include the optional summer term. Training for CFI, CFII, multi-engine, and seaplane available. bigbend.edu

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (ERAU)

1000 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057 Largest accredited university specializing in aviation with online and academic programs offered at satellite locations. Embry-Riddle Seattle Campus — located in Renton — offers AAs, BAs and MAs as well as undergraduate certifications. erau.edu

GALVIN FLYING SERVICES

7001 Perimeter Road, Seattle, WA 98108 Galvin is a full service flight training facility based at King County Airport.

They can help you earn a pilot certificate, add an instrument or multi-engine rating, complete an endorsement for high-performance and complex aircraft, transition to technically advanced “glass cockpit” airplanes, and maintain your proficiency. If you’re a veteran or plan to finance your flight training with a student loan, you can learn with confidence at Galvin Flying. Galvin’s flight-training department is an FAA-approved Part 141 and Part 61 school. galvinflying.com

HILLSBORO AVIATION INC.

3845 NW 30th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Hillsboro Aviation has offered complete helicopter and airplane services since 1980. Serving domestic and international markets in government, commercial, and private sectors, Hillsboro’s 80+ employees and 13 turbine aircraft are dedicated to meeting all your aviation needs. They are ISO9001 and AS9110-certified and operate out of their award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO). hillsboroaviation.com

HORIZON AIR

19300 International Blvd , SeaTac, WA 98188 Founded in 1981, Horizon Air is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group with headquarters and training facilities in Seattle and Portland. Horizon Air operates Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 and Embraer E175 for Alaska Airlines. TT minimums: 1,500 hours; 1,250 hours – with qualifying 2- or 4-year aviation university program with 30 aviation hours; 1,000 hours – with qualifying 2- or 4-year aviation university program with 60 aviation hours; 750 hours – military flight training graduates. Preferred qualifications: Accredited college degree; 100 hours multi-engine fixedwing flight time;100 hours flown in past 2 years. alaskaair.jobs/horizon-air

KENMORE AIR HARBOR

6321 NE 175th, Kenmore, WA 98028 With 25 aircraft in operation, 52 pilots on staff and more than 250 employees in peak season, Kenmore is amongst the best-known and most respected seaplane operations in the world. The company flys an eclectic mix of piston de Havilland Beavers and turbine de Havilland Otters and Cessna Caravans through US and Canada’s northwest.

Kenmore also provide flight training in the world’s most popular seaplanes such as the Piper SuperCub, Cessna 172 and 180, and the legendary deHavilland Beaver. kenmoreair.com

LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK

22285 Yellow Gate Ln, Ste 102, Aurora OR 97002 Life Flight Network is the largest notfor-profit air medical transport service in the United States and maintains its own FAA Part 135 Operating Certificate. It offers ICU-level care during air transport across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Life Flight Network, headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, was named 2021 Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services. Life Flight has a variety of pilot career positions open including float rotor wing pilot and fixed wing pilot as well as maintenance and support positions. lifeflight.org

LIFT ACADEMY

2753 Cargo Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy is owned and operated by Republic Airways, a regional operator for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. LIFT was founded in 2018 to fulfill the ever-growing demand for airline ready pilots, making the career more accessible and attainable with a direct pathway from training to a position as a Republic Airways pilot. In order to attend LIFT, applicants must be a legal resident of the United States, have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a First Class Medical. LIFT is a career-oriented training school and is designed to be completed in 12 months. After the program is completed, graduates are offered time-building opportunities as a CFI or as a Pilot at Cape Air before they transition to Republic Airways where they have a job waiting for them as a First Officer. FlyWithLIFT.com

THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT

9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 The Museum of Flight is a private non-profit air and space museum in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located at the southern end of King County International Airport in the city of Tukwila, immediately south of Seattle.

It was established in 1965 and is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. museumofflight.com

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RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE, LLC

Calling all Pilots and A&P Technicians.

7800 W. Perimeter Road, Renton, WA 98057 Rainier Flight Service offers an intensive up-to-date Airline Prep Service.

Their interview preparation specialists are line-qualified pilots for major airlines with backgrounds from regional and military flying. Prep sessions may be conducted in person at their facilities in Seattle, Portland or remotely. rainierflightservice.com

2022 BRONZE SPONSOR

Add a visit to Booths 109 - 111 to

your conference itinerary.

Learn about how to you can take your

career to new heights with Alaska Airlines

and Horizon Air.

Visit alaskaair.jobs and horizonair.jobs

to explore our current job opportunities.

RAVN AIRLINES

(Northern Pacific Airways Inc ) 4700 Old Int. Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 Ravn Alaska offers scheduled passenger service, bespoke charter flights, and cargo operations around the Last Frontier. They are seeking skilled team members who exemplify and identify with our Core Values: Safety.

Commitment. Integrity. Connectedness. Reliability. Pilots: First Officers starting wage is $60 per hour; 70-hour monthly minimum guarantee; annual pay increases on date of hire; preferential bidding; no overnight or red eye flights; 10 days off each month. Aircraft Maintenance Technicians: competitive starting wage; credit years of experience; four 10-hour day schedule; specialized tools provided by the company; regular trainings through company and third party vendors. ravnalaska.com

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SAFETY IN MOTION (SIM) FLIGHT CENTER

16911 103rd Ave E., Puyallup, WA 98374 SAFETY IN MOTION FLIGHT CENTERS Safety in Motion’s Flight Training division is an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school that additionally supports the Alaska/Horizon Pilot Development Program, Green River College’s Aviation Degree programs and specializes in GI Bill and Army Credentialing Assistance funding. Located at both Olympia and Puyallup, the Flight Center additionally manages charter flight operations and a full-array of FBO services. safetyinmotion.aero

SEAPLANE PILOTS ASSOC.

2073 Highway #92, Winter Haven, FL 33881 The Seaplane Pilots Association’s focus is to promote safe seaplane operations and to protect our privilege to share our nation’s waterways. seaplanepilotsassociation.org

SEATTLE SEAPLANES

1325 Fairview Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98102 Earn your private pilot certificate on floats. Students who train 2-3 times per week can expect to spend approximately four months in training. Training 5-6 times per week can complete it in 5-7 weeks. seattleseaplanes.com

SKYWEST

444 South River Road, St. George, Utah 84790 | With 18 domiciles, a fleet of over 450 aircraft and growing, and flying agreements with four mainline partners – United, Delta, American and Alaska, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to 265 destinations across North America. SkyWest partners with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of 503 aircraft.

Headquartered in St. George, UT, with 20 domiciles, skywest.com

TAKEFLIGHT INTERACTIVE

TakeFlight uses interactive elements such as real-time feedback and objective scoring based on FAA standards to transform traditional simulators (X-Plane, Prepar3D, and FSX) into virtual instructors. Applying game science and immersive technologies to existing practical flight curricula drives engagement and improves training efficiency - creating safer pilots, in less time, at greatly reduced cost. takeflightinteractive.com

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

800 West University Parkway, Orem UT 84058 In operation since 1988, the UVU School of Aviation Sciences has trained and educated thousands of FAA certified pilots and aviation industry professionals. Flexibility granted through online and on-campus course delivery options makes UVU an good option for anyone with an interest in aeronautical careers. uvu.edu/aviation

WA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 1st Battalion 168th Aviation Regiment (GSAB) can trace its history back to 1959 when it was organized as the 41st Aviation Company in the Washington Army National Guard located at Camp Murray, Tacoma Washington. National Guard helicopter crews fly a variety of missions, from security operations to disaster relief. They might be transporting troops or aiding medical evacuations. Every member of aviation, from pilots to crew chiefs to mechanics, is vital to accomplishing a mission. nationalguard.com/careers/aviation

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