3rd nw aviation career forum puyallup wa

Your future – corner office or 360º view?
3RD NW AVIATION CAREER FORUM
PUYALLUP WA | FEBRUARY 20, 2015
HOSTED PRIOR TO THE 2015 NORTHWEST AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
Photo:© 2015 LUCAS ANSLEY
Whether you are a STUDENT or a SEASONED PROFESSIONAL
– interested in flying or keeping the birds in the air – we invite
you to an event designed to help YOU have a prosperous and
rewarding career in aviation. Join us for a once-a-year
opportunity to get face time with aviation industry leaders
– on your journey to the “left” seat.
Established 1948
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TARGETED AVIATION CAREER TRACKS
9:00 AM | KARLENE PETITT, international airline pilot, author and motivational speaker, will share tips on how to achieve the level of
success you deserve. This dynamic presentation will be followed by “DAYS” in the lives of aviation professionals.
ROOM B
ROOM C
ROOM D
10:00 SKY’S THE LIMIT
10:00 GUARD AND RESERVE
11:00 ZERO TO ATP
11:00 INTER-SERVICE TRANSFERS 11:00 AIRLINE II: SCHOOLS
From ATC to rotors and wings – what are your career dreams – hear from real world professionals
Panel of professionals share their journeys –
their paths, challenges and victories. Q/A
1:15 FOSTERING OPPORTUNITY
Ways in which K-12 s and college educators can
introduce aviation themes into current classes.
2:15 THE NEXT STEP?
Mentoring – learn from what leaders did right or
would change so you don’t have to. Open forum
Insightful knowledge on how part-time service
can benefit you as an aeronautical professional.
Transferring to another branch of service or
achieving another MOS within your service?
1:15 CAREER PAST MILITARY
Alaska, Horizon, Compass & NW Airlift on hiring &
how your experience benefits your civilian career.
2:15 EDUCATION FOR VETERANS
Speak with representatives from schools that can
help you take advantage of military benefits.
10:00 AIRLINE I: CAREERS
Starting flight training or preparing for airline
interviews, what you can do to ensure success?
Pros/cons of methods to build flight time and be
competitive in the job market. Open forum
ROOM E
10:00 AVIATION MAINTENANCE I
Type of training, where to train, and what to
expect when you earn your A&P license.
11:00 JOINING THE WORKFORCE
What job search methods are most productive?
What to avoid & how to maintain your goals.
1:15 AIRLINE III: REGIONALS
1:15 FINANCING YOUR PATH
2:15 AIRLINE IV: MAJORS
2:15 MAINTENANCE II
We know the hiring minimums, but what are
airlines looking for in their pilots? Q & A
With so many different choices in aviation the
financial considerations for each are different. Q/A
Representatives from major airlines share projec- Enhance your offerings to meet the changing
needs of the industry & increase income potential.
tions. What is HR looking for in their pilots?
Full schedule & speaker list available online | Cost $35/person; student scholarships available –call for details!
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REGISTRATION FORM
Aviation Career Forum
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
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February 20 | check in begins at 8 AM
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on Meridian Ave. Western WA
Fairgrounds, Puyallup WA
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Included:
Registration includes: FREE parking (Blue Lot) forum sessions, registration credentials, lunch FRI, February 20, 2015
as well as TWO DAY admission ( FEB 21-22) to the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show. $35.00/person*
*discount for military personnel if booked by 2/10/2015 – call for details (360) 427-5599.
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Thanks to our 2015 Presenters:
(As of 1/20/15)
LEAD MODERATORS: GORDON ALVORD, Rainier Flight Service; LTJG MORGAN LAWRENCE, Navy Reserves, Compass Airlines
PANELISTS: TSGT ORLANDO ANDUJAR, USAF Reserve; LCDR STEPHEN AXLEY, USCG, WESLEY BLANKENSHIP, Compass Airlines; JENNIFER
BORGE, ERAU;CW5 TERESA BURGESS, WA National Guard; JACOB CANTY, UND; CDR BILL DAVIS, Navy Reserve, Alaska Airlines; BRADLEY
DONALDSON, Rainier Flight Service; BRANDON ENGRETSON, Kenmore Air; APRIL ERIKSSON, Horizon Air; JOHN HORNIBROOK, Alaska
Airlines Chief Pilot; RHEANNA ISAKSON, ERAU; DANIEL JONES, Hillsboro Aero; JERRY KIDRICK, ERAU, Prescott; LAUREANO L. MIER, Director,
Pearson Field Education Center ANDY MILLER, U of Wisconsin; BRENDIN NELSON, Compass Airlines; Trooper CHRISTOPHER NOLL, WSP Aviation;
CHRIS NOTARO, Alaska Airlines/ ALPA; KARLENE PETITT, author, airline pilot , MARSHALL V. PRYOR, Portland CC; MICHAEL REED, Alaska
Airlines; ANTHONY REMBOLDT, Walla Walla College; JOE SCHEIL, SkyWest; TOM STRUCK, NW Airlift; JOHNNY SUMMERS, Alaska Airlines, DPE,
ERA; COL GARRIN TENTSCHERT, USAF Reserves, Alaska Airlines Chief Pilot; MINARD THOMPSON, FAA; BILL THOMSON, Horizon Air; JASON
UNDERHILL, CWU, MANNY VILLALOBOS, Westminster College; CHRISTOPHER WARD, Green River CC; CARLOS ZENDEJAS, Alaska Airlines
Email form to rachel@washington-aviation.org | FAX to (360) 868-2211 | Mail to Box 622, Shelton, WA 98584
Thank you for your support – please feel free to call Rachel at (866)
922-7469 with any questions or concerns!
You may also register online at www.washington-aviation.org