2017 Alaska Airlines/NGPA B737 Type Rating Scholarship Application

Requirements, Eligibility, and Application Procedure

• The NGPA provides scholarships to aspiring aviators with the desire to develop professional aviation skills and ratings who have demonstrated community involvement, including support of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. 
• Have or meet ATP minimum requirements.
• Have a BA college degree.
• Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have a valid US Passport.
• Have a valid FAA 1^st Class Medical.
• Have appropriate current or recent employment and/or experience to transition to an airline entry position.
• Complete the attached application.
• Answer the three essay questions.
• Attach a one page resume.

Please include all of the following attachments with your completed application:

• Academic Transcript: a copy of your most recent transcripts (high school and/or college). A GED must be accompanied by previous high school transcripts, or subsequent college records.
• Letter of Recommendation: addressed to the NGPA/Alaska in support of your application for this scholarship (i.e., this recommendation should inform the selection committee about your qualifications for this scholarship). 
• Copy of your pilot certificate
• Copy of your medical certificate
• Copy of the last two pages of your pilot logbook: showing your total flight hours.
• Copy of your pilot certificate written test scores: if available.

Selection Process:

-Alaska may specify additional requirements in addition to NGPA’s minimum requirements

-One of the following:

            a. Have an Alaska Airlines representative participate in the selection committee along with NGPA’s selection committee.

            b. Be provided finalists selected by the NGPA selection committee for a final decision to be made by Alaska Airlines.

Upon successful completion of the B737 type rating and only when Alaska is actively hiring, an opportunity to interview for a pilot position. 

The type rating scholarship application window will start late spring or early summer, concluding no later than August 1, 2017.

List activities, awards, and honors you have recently received.  Examples include honors for service, scholastic achievement, and offices held.

Include current and most recent full and part time work, internships, and any military activities.