Zoe “Bo” Doden

“I earned my Instrument, Commercial, and CFI/CFII ratings at Leading Edge, where I had the opportunity to learn from exceptional instructors who truly set me up for success. After completing my training, I stayed on as a flight instructor at LEFA for just under a year, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. I now work seasonally as a wildlife survey pilot during the winter months, and I spend my summers flying in Alaska. In summer 2025, I flew as a Denali glacier ski pilot out of Healy AK, in a C-185 and Turbine Beaver on skis —an experience that further deepened my passion for backcountry and mountain flying. This year, I achieved a longtime goal of mine by joining Alaska Seaplanes in Juneau as a DHC-2 Beaver floatplane pilot. My interest in working for Alaska Seaplanes actually began on my very first tour at Leading Edge with Kate Ayres when she told me about the pathway program they had with them. I’m incredibly grateful to her and the entire LEFA team for their support and encouragement throughout both my training and time as an instructor—they played a huge role in helping me get to where I am today.”