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Dennis Firestone

First Officer at Horizon Air

Guidance from Dennis

"Develop a good work ethic now. When you’re in college it is easy to skip out on class or studying but when you get into a training class with an airline, the workload really ramps up and already having a good work ethic becomes even more important."

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Success Journey

Oct '19 | Enrolled

Enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

Hired

Interviewed and hired at SkyWest while working toward bachelor's degree.

Apr '23 | Graduated

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Hired

Interviewed and hired at Horizon.

Accolades

I taught the instrument ground bravo class, worked in the campus cafe, and worked as a CFI and CFII at CAU. 

Steps to Success

I joined the Horizon Pilot Development program after seeing them at a visit at CAU, then worked with Graduate Services to prepare for the interview, and after getting accepted built my hours before going on to the hiring class for Horizon Air. 

Future Goals

I just joined the mentor program and would like to work to become a captain for Horizon. I would like to teach incoming classes in the future as well.

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).

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