Member Milestones
Alaskan Women in Aviation: Hattie Schmidtkunz
By Regan Tunstall Growing up in Sutton, Alaska, Hattie’s love for flying started when she was paragliding in her early 20s. One day when she was at Lake Lucille, she spotted a floatplane taking off and instantly knew she wanted to become a pilot. Hattie was working for the DOT most summers while pursuing her…
Read MoreLuke Hansen NextGen Scholarship Update
Hello, I received the Glacier Oil and Gas Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. I have been accepted to the Alaska Airlines Ascend Academy and will be starting my training this fall at Hillsboro Aero Academy in Redmond, OR. I am beyond grateful to have received this scholarship and am excited to start building hours…
Read MoreExecutive Director’s Report Priscilla Ribic – Alaska Airmen’s Association
The 2025 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering is in the books and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees who made this year’s event such a tremendous success. Your support continues to elevate the Gathering as one of the premier aviation events in the country. A special…
Read MoreGathering brings national speakers to Alaska
Tom George, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Seminars are a thread that runs through the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. In addition to looking at the newest aviation equipment at the trade show, or admiring the aircraft in the static display, a series of seminars are scheduled that cover everything from Seaplane safety to an around-the-world…
Read MoreExecutive Director Report
I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Alaska Airmen’s Association. Having officially stepped into this role in March, I want to begin by saying what an incredible honor it is to serve an organization that I’ve long admired—not just as a dedicated pilot, but as a longtime member who truly…
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