CEO Rob McKinney takes the stage to unveil the essence of Ravn Alaska, shedding light on their objectives under new leadership and providing valuable insights on securing a cockpit position within their team. Tune in for useful tips and tricks that’ll make this episode a crucial pit stop on your aviation career journey!

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Compelling reasons to fly for Ravn Alaska

• Rob Mckinney’s journey to becoming a leader in the aviation business 

• How to diversify and make yourself more valuable

• Ravn Alaska’s goal of supporting the community and the aviation industry 

• Why you should always prepare for an interview with questions to ask as an applicant

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Alaska Airlines

• Icelandair

• Northern Pacific Airways

• Hard Landing by Thomas Petzinger Jr | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover  

• Leading Edge Aviation

• Angel Aviation Alaska Flight School 

ABOUT ROB MCKINNEY

Rob is the CEO of Northern Pacific Airways and Ravn Alaska. He has a strong background in piloting commercial aircraft and managing flight operations. Throughout his career, Rob has successfully led multiple airlines, including Pacific Wings, Mokulele Flight Service, SeaPort Airlines, and Mokulele Airlines.

 

He played a key role in expanding operations, establishing partnerships, and improving profitability. Rob also founded Float Shuttle, Inc., an Urban Air Mobility solution, and is currently involved in launching Ravn Connect and Northern Pacific Airways. With a humble upbringing on a farm in Indiana, Rob has built an impressive career in aviation, overseeing a combined workforce of 420 employees and multiple aircraft.

CONNECT WITH ROB

• Website: Ravn Alaska | Northern Pacific Airways

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