In this presentation, ALPA Elevate Committee chair and FedEx Express B777 first officer Hunter Chumbley talks about the cost of flying and the variety of ways you can build your hours to reach the 1,500-hour requirement for an ATP certificate in the United States. Chumbley talks about the many scholarships you can apply for, flying jobs to get you started, and programs available through organizations like the Civil Air Patrol. Session type: Forum · Interests: Careers; Learn To Fly — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3541026