Hop in on an exciting discussion about transitioning to major airlines with seasoned pilot Nicholas Tursi! Let him be your expert guide as he offers insider tips on acing unexpected interviews, navigating salary negotiations, and leveraging scholarships to skyrocket your aviation career. Tune in to this episode and book your ride for an exciting journey to success today.

 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Intrinsic value of starting a conversation with airline recruiters

• Expected salaries for newly hired pilots in the US

• A flight school scholarship program to help military veterans avoid debt

• Services Frontier Airlines provides for their passengers and pilots

• Advantages of working at a local base for pilots who commute to work

 

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• American Airlines

• RTAG

• PSA Airlines

• VR&E Flight School & Voc Rec Pilot Training

• YouTube Link: iamnicthevet

• SkyBridge Aviation

• Allegiant

• United Airlines

 

ABOUT NICHOLAS TURSI

Nicholas is a commercial airline pilot and SkyBridge counselor dedicated to veterans' success. As an airline transport pilot, Nicholas has experience succeeding in challenging and variable flight environments. He's a seasoned flight instructor with a 100% student passing rate. Nicholas is a former U.S. Army team leader with a strong record of leading & mentoring soldiers under his command

 

CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS

• Website: Frontier Airlines | BreakTurn | Piedmont Airlines

• LinkedIn: Nicholas Tursi

 

CONNECT WITH US

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