So, what’s in store for Yotsuuye now that he’s seen what the 55-year pin looks like? We appreciate everything you’ve done to make this great company what it is.” This is a great company because of folks like you. Tada, thank you for 55 years of service,” said Tilden. “I can’t think of a better way to describe Tada as somebody that has displayed 55 years of exceptional skill and devotion to safety and compliance and helped grow Alaska Airlines into the company it is today.”ĬEO Brad Tilden also wanted to express his gratitude during the presentation to Yotsuuye and recognize his dedication to Alaska. “Jedi Master is the highest rank attainable in the Jedi Order, reserved only for those who have shown exceptional skill and devotion,” he said. Often referred to as the Jedi Master among his coworkers, Miller researched what it means to be one. When asked what has kept him with Alaska for so long, he said, “Alaska Airlines has the most exceptional people I enjoy working for and with, which makes the time fly by.” “Ninety years sounds ridiculous, but here I am 55 years with Alaska Airlines at the age of 92 and I am glad to be here.” Whenever he’s asked by co-workers about retirement, Yotsuuye would say with a smile that he had no plans to put away his tools.įifty-five years sounds like a long time,” Yotsuuye said during his recognition ceremony.

“I remember when Tada got his 50-year pin we asked him what his plans were, and he said, ‘I wonder what the 55-year pin looks like.’” “I have been part of Tada’s 40-year, 50-year and now his 55th-year pin recognition,” he said. Scott Miller, director chief inspector, reflected on the 19 years he has spent working with Yotsuuye and what a pleasure it has been to learn from him and share laughs along the way. He has had a long and distinguished career. Not only is Yotsuuye an Alaska Legend, but he’s also a 2006 Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recipient, which is a prestigious award that only 2,888 individuals in the United States have received. “That means not only are you, Tada, a fantastic part of our Alaska history,” she said, “but you’re really part of American airline and aviation history, which we are treasured and honored to have among us.” Tada was named a Customer Service Legend, Alaska’s most prestigious honor in 2006. The aviation industry is 117 years old (starting in 1903), and Tada has been part of the aviation industry for 74 of those years since he started with the Air Force in 1946.

In reflecting on this major milestone, she did a little math. “Tada is an incredible Alaska Airlines employee,” said Constance von Muehlen, SVP of maintenance and engineering, during the presentation.

Yotsuuye receiving his 55th anniversary pin at a special ceremony with co-workers and family members. Leaders recently hosted a special pin recognition ceremony to honor Yotsuuye’s 55th anniversary, and there was no shortage of funny stories and notes of gratitude. Last month, Yotsuuye celebrated 55 years as an employee with Alaska, and he’s the first employee to achieve this monumental milestone in the history of our company. Witness this for yourself as you color your dream flying machines from our collection of airplanes.This year was a special year for both Tada Yotsuuye, Seattle line inspector, and the Alaska Air Group family. This will bring you and your loved ones an ecstatic feeling of being on ‘cloud nine’. This easy coloring page could be printed and copies could be handed out to enthusiastic friends and kids.

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