Major US Airline’s Cadet Pilot Program in Partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy Opens Applications

Alaska Airlines' Ascend Pilot Academy, in partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy, is accepting applications until January 7, 2024. The program aims to provide aspiring pilots a simpler, more financially accessible path to becoming a student pilot. Enrolled cadets will be eligible for access to financial aid, and a stipend up to $27,000 upon signing on to work for Horizon Air.

Flight training will be with Hillsboro Aero Academy. 

The aspiring pilot must possess the following minimum requirements to qualify:

• Ability to obtain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel to and from the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license
• Hold a First Class Medical (required at time of application)
• Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age of 18
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Source: Alaska Airlines Photo Credit: Hillsboro Aero Academy (shown as meta image)