[Broomfield, Colorado, May, 1, 2024] — Ever wonder what type of training is required to become a pilot? McAir Aviation, located in Broomfield, Colorado at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), is hosting Altitude AERO Day on Saturday, May 4^th – an interest-sparking, hands-on event that invites high school seniors and anyone interested in receiving a behind-the-scenes look at aviation flight training and where to begin. The on-campus event will cover everything related to airplanes, avionics, weather, and airspace. “The Pilot you become depends on where you begin.” - McAir Aviation.

In 2023, McAir Aviation and Allegiant Air teamed up to launch the Altitude Pilot Pathway. This specially designed educational path delivers FAA Part 141 ab initio pilot training with customized courses and experiences to enhance preparedness for pilot opportunities at Allegiant. Altitude Pilot Pathway cadets will meet senior Allegiant executives and get to know the airline, home bases, and culture, both in-person and through an exclusive online community. Additionally, cadets will have priority opportunities to become an Altitude CFI and build their required flight hours.

“The Altitude program is a closed loop pathway for cadets to become Allegiant pilots,” said Tyler Hollingsworth, Allegiant’s senior vice president of flight operations. “Cadets are mentored through the certification process, which eases their transition from the training world to the Part 121 world.”

Altitude AERO Day will provide an immersive experience for guests through engaging activities and interactive experiences. Live training demonstrations will take place on-site, along with participation certificates for guests who are interested in starting or expanding their aviation portfolios. Additionally, attendees will learn about McAir's commitment to making an impact on the aviation industry while addressing the essential need for supporting the pilot pipeline. The event offers three sessions to accommodate attendee schedules.

Altitude AERO Day Event Highlights:

• On-Campus Activities:
  • Meet and greet begins at 9:30am,12:30pm or 3:30pm (refer to your ticketed session)
  • McAir Aviation Tour
  • Altitude Pilot Pathway Presentation
  • Student Housing Information
  • Hands-on activities
  • Static Aircraft Display & Demo

• McAir Aviation will provide participation certificates upon completion of the activity, which is a great way to expand your portfolio.

For more details and to register for Altitude AERO Day visit bit.ly/Altitude_AERO_Day

Spartan Education Group, LLC

Spartan Education Group (SEG) provides aviation educational services. SEG operates training institutions of Spartan Iraq, McAir Aviation, and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan has trained over 100,000 pilots and technicians. Spartan students have come from across the United States and over 40 countries. McAir Aviation is an FAA Part 141 Flight School located in the Denver, CO area.