Revitalize your life and aviation career with the transformative power of fitness! Join us in this exciting episode to discover how staying healthy can help you overcome mental and physical stress and achieve your goals. Get motivated and take action now to unleash your full potential! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• Struggles of professionals in aviation

• Mental benefits of working out 

• How your aviation career will benefit from working out

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Café Bustelo

• Wendy Suzuki: The brain-changing benefits of exercise | TED Talk

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FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/. 

Join SkyBridge's Steven "Austin" Roth in this episode as he unveils an exciting opportunity for military professionals seeking to venture into the aviation industry. Gain valuable insights into the DoD Skillbridge Program, its mechanisms, and its suitability for veterans. So don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• The DoD SkillBridge program: What it is and how to apply for it

• How SkyBridge works and distinguishes itself from other third-party skillbridge vendors

• The transition process from flying for the military to commercial aviation

• Practical ways to approach your commander for a SkillBridge approval 

• A testimony of the benefits of SkillBridge

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Airline Pilot Central

• LinkedIn

• Facebook 

ABOUT STEVEN “AUSTIN” ROTH

Austin is the President and founder of SkyBridge LLC. He is a commercial airplane and helicopter pilot and has mentored hundreds of service members as they transition to the civil aviation industry. 

He also spends time educating and partnering with aviation companies to leverage the DoD SkillBridge program to benefit service members. His military background includes time as an Army Black Hawk pilot and infantryman with combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. 

CONNECT WITH AUSTIN

• Website: SkyBridge

• LinkedIn: Steven “Austin” Roth

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FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/. 

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If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP® 

Let this episode help you decide your next move as we list down possible scenarios of a switch to another airline. We’ll highlight criteria depending on your current status to help you pick the next company to fly for, so you are at an advantage. Stay tuned!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Reasons why people are looking to jump ship to other airlines

• What should be your criteria for deciding what airline you’ll fly for

• Why you should never commute and just live in base

• How to pick an airline when you have multiple CJOs

• Advice to pilots who want to switch to other regional airlines

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• American Airlines

• Delta Air Lines

• Southwest Airlines

• FedEx

• UPS

• 21.Five Podcast

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FREE professional pilot resume templates are available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/. 

We learn best when we experience things firsthand. So, for today's episode, we will harness lessons from Spitfire client Derek Mills as he prepares his application for UPS with a mock interview. Tap in and enjoy some effective advice on how to stay composed and collected even when asked tough questions!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Useful tips to keep your introduction firm and within 5 mins 

• An example of the power of knowing your WHY in an interview

• The value of being well-informed on standard operating procedures 

• Some questions to expect in a UPS interview for pilots 

• The point of “conflicts with a co-worker” questions

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• UPS

• US Marine Corps

• Delta Airlines

• American Airlines

ABOUT DEREK MILLS

Derek Mills graduated and was commissioned in May 2006 from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He completed basic school in December 2006 and reported to NAS Pensacola, FL, for flight training. He was designated a Naval Aviator after completion of advanced training at NAS Kingsville, TX. Derek’s decorations include the Air Medal (3rd strike flight award), Navy Commendation Medal (2), and various campaign and service awards. He has flown the T-34C Turbo Mentor, T-45C Goshawk, AV-8B Harrier, and Hawk T2.

CONNECT WITH US 

Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected].

FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/. 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP® 

Alaska Airlines pilot “Jimmy” joins us today to share some insights about the hiring process from his personal experience. If you aspire to be part of Alaska Airlines, gain confidence through this episode as we cover some of their hiring process, interview tips, and possible interview questions! 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Alaska Airlines’ way of accommodating aspiring pilots

• How Alaska Airlines conducts a group interview session

• One-on-one interview questions and tips to answer them

• How Alaska Airlines announces their new pilots

• The level of confidence of a prepared pilot

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Alaska Airlines 

CONNECT WITH US 

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It’s incredible to have NetJets’ Christopher Cordero today with his story as a jet pilot for a fractional airline. Listen to this episode as we discuss his union membership, peculiar client interactions, and passion for living by the pilot’s mission of safely flying clients!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

•  What NetJets is all about

• The life of a NetJets pilot 

• Unique NetJets pilot’s interaction with owners and clients

• Pilot’s true mission and how they must execute it

• The importance of a union and how members benefit from it

• Recruitment challenges NetJets is facing

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CORDERO

Chris Cordero joined NetJets in December 2018 after working at Envoy and Via Air. During his time at Via Air, he served as a pilot representative and advocate on the ASAP Event Review Committee. Chris is an active member of NJASAP, contributing to the Military Affairs Committee and serving as a New Hire Mentor. He has been a UH60 A/L/M Blackhawk pilot and Aviation Human Resources Director in the Texas Army National Guard since September 2008. In addition to his military service, Chris is involved in residential and commercial real estate development and manages a small family farm. He resides in Dripping Springs, Texas, with his wife and two children. Alongside his professional pursuits, Chris enjoys flying his 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser.

CONNECT WITH CHRIS 

• Website: NetJets

• LinkedIn: Christopher Cordero

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Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

Nik is back for another insightful episode emphasizing the crucial role of having an updated and standardized logbook on your application. Tap in to know how your logbook can represent your skills and capabilities. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• The importance of your logbook

• How to get rid of discrepancies and ways to polish your logbook

• What counts as a logbook? 

• A story of a burned logbook 

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Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! 

We invited Nick Sinopol to the show to discuss an innovative training tool to teach pilots how to survive low-visibility flights. Learn more about the Icarus Device, how it has transformed pilot training, and its numerous benefits to the aviation community. Always stay connected for more aviation-related topics!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• What is an Icarus Device and how it works

• Foggles vs. Icarus Device

• Ways to cope up from checkride failures

• The developmental stages of the Icarus Device

• Who typically use Icarus Device?

• How the Icarus Device helps produce pilots

ABOUT NICK SINOPOLI

Austin native Nick Sinopoli is the Founder, Inventor and Managing Partner of the Icarus Device, which he patented in 2016. After a friend perished in an aviation accident, Nick was determined to make a revolutionary invention that would teach pilots to survive flight into low visibility. His creation is the most advanced flight training tool ever imagined. A dual rated aviator, Nick has had a lifelong love of aviation. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Nick has logged time in Cessna, Piper and Cirrus aircraft, as well as gliders, Bell 206, EC145, T-6B and UH-60A/L/M variants. In his free time he enjoys flying, running, restoring old cars and spending time with his four nephews.

CONNECT WITH NICK

• Website: ICARUS Devices

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Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®

Join us today as Nik emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude and shares a simple yet powerful gesture to show appreciation to people. Listen to him recounting a heartwarming story about receiving a 'thank you note' from one of his clients and the value that it could bring.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• What Harvard says about ‘thank you’ notes

• How to stick out from the crowd

• Becoming a person that appreciates people

RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED

• Harvard University

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If you’re looking for a fast-moving hiring process with big opportunity, check out Allegiant Air with Jimmy Rehl! Hear about the different advantages of the airline, from the hiring process to the benefits you can get as part of the pilot group. Tune in to learn more!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• What makes pilots with permanent base assignment different

• A way for pilots to earn extra cash while on a day off

• Qualifications that Allegiant Air is looking from a pilot 

• Why a swift application response aids a pilot’s development roadmap  

• How to write a resume that will lock in your probability of getting hired

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• The Spitfire Podcast by Lauren LeMunyan | Apple Podcast

ABOUT FIRST OFFICER JIMMY REHL

Jimmy is an experienced First Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry. Talent acquisition partner with an accurate record of recruiting only the finest veterans to join our highly skilled workforce. He is a Pilot mentor to those in training with a 100% pass rate. He is proficient in Operational Planning, Army, Flight Safety, U.S. Department of Defense, and Military Operations. Combat veteran with multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the globe, vital operations professional who graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

CONNECT WITH FIRST OFFICER JIMMY

• LinkedIn: Jimmy Rehl

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Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “PODCAST” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!

If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! 

SPONSOR

If you’re a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®