The Ascend Pilot Academy is a new?flight training?program designed for aspiring commercial pilots with little or no flying experience to complete an intensive training and experience-building program before joining Horizon Air as a First Officer. As part of Horizon Air and [redacted] commitment to equity, this program is designed to help all aspiring pilots, including those who may need financial support to make their dream of a flying career a reality. Training Location: Hillsboro Aero Academy in Hillsboro & Redmond Oregon Program Length: Approximately 3-3.5 years Stipends: $26,463 towards commercial pilot certificate and up to $3500 to cover the CFII (Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Certificate) Student Commitment: A minimum of 2 years working as a pilot for Horizon Air once all training, certificate and flight experience requirements are completed Pathway to [redacted]: An opportunity to join [redacted] as a First Officer is available as part of the Pilot Pathways program once eligibility is met Ascend Pilot Academy Eligibility Valid passport allowing unrestricted travel to and from the U.S. ? Valid driver’s license Hold a First Class Medical Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.? Ability to communicate in English and authorization to work in the U.S.? Little to no flight training experience, experience not exceeding a Private Pilot’s License Ability to relocate to Hillsboro Aero Academy training locations in Redmond, OR or Hillsboro, OR Entry into the program requires the student agreeing to an ongoing release of the following records to Horizon Air and [redacted]: Training Records Disciplinary Records Attendance Records Any other records the contain necessary and relevant information for the program FLSA Status Non-Exempt Regular/Temporary Regular Requisition ID 2022-9697