We’re thrilled to welcome back Dillon Washburn in this episode as he offers a unique perspective on the US Aviation Academy from the viewpoint of a military veteran. If you're interested in transitioning from military service to a career in commercial aviation, be sure to tune in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• The reason why US aviation accepts military veterans

• Ways to finance your aviation education as a veteran

• How veterans benefit from undergoing a Multi-Engine Instructor program

• Why do helicopter and rotor transition pilots have an advantage in flying commercially

• Forces to Flyers: What it is, who it’s for, and how it works 

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Veterans Affairs

• SkyBridge Capital

• Professional Pilots of Tomorrow

ABOUT DILLON WASHBURN

Dillon Washburn is the current VP of Public Relations for the US Aviation Group and is also a full-time First Officer for JSX Airlines.

 

Dillon began his colligate studies with a focus on secondary education before transitioning towards a career in aviation. In 2015, he married his two passions, aviation and education, by running flight training programs for various organizations. He currently works for US Aviation Academy. His focus and intent are to inspire and train a new generation of aviators and to educate them on the many lucrative career opportunities in the aerospace industry. He has unique expertise with VA benefits and helping veterans maximize the programs offered to them. To date, he has helped well over 200 veterans become career aviators through the utilization of GI Bill programs like Chapter 30, 31, and 33. 

   

CONNECT WITH DILLON

• Website: US Aviation Academy

 

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