Minicucci received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada.
After, he joined Air Canada where he worked in a variety of roles in technical operations and later as vice president of heavy maintenance.
[2] Minicucci joined Alaska Airlines in 2004, where he first worked as staff vice president of maintenance.
[6] On March 31, 2021, Minicucci was elected president and chief executive officer of Alaska Air Group, succeeding Brad Tilden.
[citation needed] He also has a brother Pasquale, (Pat) who had a very successful career in the banking sector in Toronto.