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Sam Welker has extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently serving as a Certified Flight Instructor at Rainier Flight Service since February 2023, while also working as an Aircraft Dispatcher for Alaska Airlines and as a Pilot Development Program Pilot for Horizon Air. Sam's previous roles include Aircraft Dispatcher at Horizon Air and SeaPort Airlines, as well as Senior OCC Tech at Erickson Incorporated, where responsibilities involved scheduling and operational efficiency. Additionally, experience includes positions as an Aircraft Load Agent at Delta Global Staffing and Flight Follower/Ramp Agent at Edwards Jet Center. Sam holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aeronautics from Rocky Mountain College and a Masterā€™s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.