Alex Adams, a lifelong aviation enthusiast, celebrated his 19th birthday by making a special trip to Rise Air in Saskatoon.
Adams, who grew up in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, has been fascinated by flying since he was a young child. He estimates that he has traveled on Rise Air flights more than 1,000 times.
“I love everything about flying,” said Adams. “I love the feeling of being up in the air, and I love seeing the world from a different perspective.”
Adams moved to Saskatoon three years ago to complete his schooling. He is currently a student at Mount Royal Collegiate and is set to graduate in June 2024.
After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in aviation. His dream is to become a pilot for Rise Air.
“I know it will take a lot of hard work to qualify, but I’m willing to put in the time and energy to make my dream a reality,” said Adams.
“I’ve been flying virtual aircraft on Microsoft Flight Simulator for years, and I even run my own virtual version of Rise Air.”
Tracy Young-McLean, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services, said that Adams would be a welcome addition to the Rise Air family regardless of his position.
“Alex is passionate and knowledgeable,” said Young-McLean. “He has volunteered at the aviation museum and was part of our summer student program working in our facilities department in 2023. Young-McLean added, “We are excited to see what he accomplishes in the future.”
Rise Air is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned by the communities it serves across northern Saskatchewan. The airline is committed to increasing Indigenous employment and representation across the organization.
