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 www.washington-aviation.org 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! #pilotcareerforum WWW.WASHINGTON-AVIATION.ORG | TOLL FREE:866-922-7469 REGISTRATION FORM Aviation Career Forum Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Company/Organization: ______________________________________________________ February 20 | check in begins at 8 AM Enter through Blue Gate on Meridian Ave. Western WA Fairgrounds, Puyallup WA Follow signs – E. Showplex SELECT ONE: Address: ____________________________________________________________________ PILOT Email: ______________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE Phone: ______________________________________________________________________ MILITARY City: __________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________________ Please select forum focus. You are welcome to attend all sessions regardless of selection. 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. How did you hear about this event? ____________________________________________________________________________ Are You Registering for a Group? If so, please list names/titles below (attach additional page if necessary). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Scholarship: Through event fund-raising & business partnerships we are able to offer group and individual student scholarships for costs (buses/transportation) and registration – let us know why you or your group should be selected by attaching a letter. Payment: check ___ P/O # of attendees X $35.00/person, incl. lunch & sessions = $ ________ CREDIT (MasterCard or Visa only) # __________________________________________________ EXP Date: ____/_____ CVV (Back of card): _________ Card Holder: ________________________________________________ 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 [email protected] | 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