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)