Alaska Airlines Aviation Day 2018 – Saturday, May 5th
Together with The Port of Seattle and Boeing, Alaska Airlines is proud to again host the Tenth Annual Aviation Day on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 for youth between the ages of 13-18.
This FREE event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in the youth of Puget Sound communities. Aviation Day will provide the opportunity for young adults to learn about different paths in the aviation industry and education possibilities for a successful career.
Guided by Alaska Airlines and volunteers from the other sponsors, participants will be able to:
- Tour Alaska Airlines jets and other aircraft
- Look into the wheel wells and engines with mechanics
- Explore the flight deck of a Boeing 737 with pilots
- Fly a 737 simulator
- Visit the Alaska Airlines training facilities
- Explore the design of an airplane with Boeing engineers
- Attend a career presentation
- See how a flight is planned, scheduled and executed
- Glide down an evacuation slide
- Ask university and community college representatives about educational opportunities
- Watch the competition teams demonstrate their robots
- Learn about small aircraft and what it takes to pilot them
This program is not an open house or airshow. All students and adults who wish to attend must pre-register with your sponsored youth group. Restrictions on the number of adults attending with a group do exist. Talk to your sponsored youth group for registration. You can also visit our registration page for more information.
