Below is an overview of classes held at the 2024 Conference.

PLEASE NOTE: Owing to the hiring cycle downturn in the aviation industry, we are suspending our Professional Track FEES and registration.

We are sorry for this inconvenience, it was a difficult decision as the Career Forum has been an integral resource for the last decade. Unfortunately many of our supporting airlines have opted to NOT to attend hiring events until the industry model stabilizes.

Alaska Airlines will be represented this year by Horizon Air. We will continue our Introduction to Aviation sessions (suitable for ALL ages) as well as the Safety in Motion Military Transition session and the Rainier Flight Airline Pilot Interview Prep Workshop. Both of these are VERY important information seminars.

We thank you for your support of the Career Forum over the last decade. We had fantastic success prior to COVID with an unprecedented hiring trend following the pandemic. It would appear that the economic downturn has eased the hiring well below 50% of what we experienced at last year’s peak. It is VERY important that you continue in your career path to be prepared for the next hiring upswing. We look forward to being part of this journey.

SAT/SUN
Introduction to Aviation: Career Workshop | South Foyer

Suitable for ANYONE interested in a career in aviation.

Saturday, February 24, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM | Sunday, February 26, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
John Swedburg, BBCC, Faculty Emeritus, leads an interactive 3-hour workshop for students, parents and “new to aviation” participants through an overview of how to get from point A to point B,C, or D - no matter what your aviation dreams are! Hear first-hand from those in the industry and learn their “how I got there” stories. Attendees will leave session with many questions answered and the resources to seek answers to design a career path in aviation.

SAT ONLY

Navigating the Transition|Military  Funding Options

Saturday, February 24, 11:45 AM | South Foyer
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

Airline Pilot Interview Prep Workshop: Best First Impression

Saturday, February 24, 1:00 PM | South Foyer
Gordon Alvord, Rainier Flight Service, has assisted hundreds of applicants prepare for their dream pilot job. Gordon will help make the first impression count by providing a variety of tools and go over the “soft skills” to insure candidates stand out. The resume is just the beginning.

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