ALLEGIANT LAUNCHES NEW PILOT PATHWAY PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has launched a new initiative called the Accelerate Pilot Pathway, aimed at university students aspiring to become pilots. The program focuses on sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in universities with Part 141 flight training programs, such as Purdue University, Kent State University, and Western Michigan University. Allegiant's goal is to address the industry's pilot staffing shortage by providing mentorship, conditional employment, and support with regulatory credentials. Students entering their senior year may receive a conditional job offer as an Allegiant first officer, which includes various employee benefits. The program began at Purdue University in April 2023 and is set to expand to other universities throughout the summer.

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• Launch of Accelerate Pilot Pathway program enhances recruitment of pilots.
• Partnerships with universities may strengthen Allegiant's talent pipeline.
• Offers conditional job positions, reducing barriers for aspiring pilots.

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LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the launch of its Accelerate Pilot Pathway, a new program for university students who want to become pilots at a major airline. 

Allegiant is partnering with universities that have a Part 141 flight training program – including Purdue University, Kent State University, and Western Michigan University – to offer the Accelerate Pilot Pathway to students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors. Cadets who enroll in the program will be assigned an Allegiant mentor to guide them through their educational journey.  

The aviation industry is experiencing a flight crew staffing shortage at a time when demand for air travel is at a historic high. By providing mentorship, conditional employment as a first officer for Allegiant, and assistance with regulatory credentials, Allegiant hopes the Accelerate Pilot Pathway will streamline the process new pilots face when transitioning from flight school to a major commercial carrier.

"We are thrilled to launch the Accelerate Pilot Pathway program and partner with universities across the country," said Tyler Hollingsworth, Allegiant's vice president of flight crew services. "This program provides an excellent opportunity for talented and motivated students to pursue their dream of becoming a first officer with a major airline without the need to fly for a regional carrier. We look forward to welcoming our future first officers and supporting them through their training and career with Allegiant."

Upon entering their senior year, students may be hired on as a cadet and provided a conditional job offer as an Allegiant first officer. Cadets will enjoy Allegiant employee benefits such as pass travel on Allegiant flights, participation in visits to Allegiant's headquarters in Las Vegas and access to Allegiant's training centers. Once a cadet reaches their required hours of flight training, Allegiant will sponsor their attendance in an Airline Transport Pilot Certification course, and upon completion, will join Allegiant as a first officer.

The program kicked off at Purdue University earlier this month, and Allegiant has already begun recruiting future first officers from the university's aviation program. Partnerships with other universities with established flight training programs are being currently being forged, and will grow through the summer.

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FAQ

What is Allegiant's Accelerate Pilot Pathway program?

The Accelerate Pilot Pathway is a new program by Allegiant that aims to support university students in becoming pilots by offering mentorship and conditional employment as first officers.

When was the Accelerate Pilot Pathway program launched?

The program was launched on April 25, 2023.

Which universities are partnering with Allegiant for this pilot program?

Allegiant is partnering with Purdue University, Kent State University, and Western Michigan University, among others.

What benefits do students receive in the Accelerate Pilot Pathway?

Students receive mentorship, a conditional job offer as a first officer, Allegiant employee benefits, and support for attending an Airline Transport Pilot Certification course.

How does the pilot staffing shortage affect Allegiant?

The aviation industry is facing a pilot staffing shortage which Allegiant aims to address through its Accelerate Pilot Pathway program, ensuring a steady supply of qualified pilots.