Pongpak is a Boeing 737 pilot for Southwest Airlines and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. He has a background in civilian flying as a flight instructor and regional airline pilot. In addition to 3 type ratings, he also holds the following certificates and ratings:
•Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Multi-Engine Land
•Commercial Airplane Single-Engine Land
•Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, Airplane Single/Instrument Airplane (CFII)
Pongpak graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Management and Technology. He is also a volunteer with the Southwest Adopt a Pilot Program. In his free time, Pongpak enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.