Alaska Airlines Lands for WomenVenture

Alaska Airlines, a proud sponsor of WomenVenture 2025, will be making quite the entrance as the airline lands a Boeing 737 Max at Wittman Regional Airport to participate in today’s WomenVenture activities.

Captains Erica Hill and Chelsea Ozolin, along with First Officer Mallory Cave — all accomplished pilots and instructors in Alaska Airlines’ training department — are proudly forming an all-female flight crew in support of WomenVenture. Their mission: to inspire, uplift, and open doors for the next generation of women in aviation.

“It’s a true privilege to be part of this incredible event,” said Chelsea, who also serves as director of training. “We’re here to connect with attendees and show them that the sky is not the limit — it’s just the beginning.”

“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t receive support when I was younger and just starting out in this industry, so I’m very fortunate to be in this position that I’m in, and I’m looking forward to any and all opportunities to pay it forward,” Mallory said.

“Oshkosh is always an unforgettable experience,” said Erica, a member of the Human Factors Working Group. “But flying our 737 here, representing the phenomenal women of Alaska Airlines — that’s a dream come true. We’re deeply grateful to Boeing, EAA, and Alaska Airlines for making this possible.”

Learn more about Erica, Chelsea, and Mallory and their personal career paths during their presentation at the WomenVenture Center today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. They will be discussing their roles within Alaska Airlines’ training department and the important safety culture that is present there.