If you're an aspiring aviator, today's guest Jessica Ortega talks about mentoring and scholarship opportunities that will help you flourish as a professional pilot during your training and beyond. Join us today to boost your career and open more doors for yourself in the aviation industry.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  A beginner's guide to choosing the right flight school Part 141 vs. Part 61 flight schools The advantage of mentorship in flight instruction  How to overcome struggles of the flight training plateau Benefits of Professional Pilots of Tomorrow (PPOT) membership The life-changing power of the aviation scholarship program   Tim Pope Interview: Do’s and Dont's a pilot should follow in their tax plans Factors that affect your tax planning strategies  Things a single guy can do on his tax strategies  Important advice on accepting bonuses  RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Airline Career Pilot Program  National Gay Pilots Association  Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals  Female Aviators Sticking Together Latino Pilots Association  Professional Asian Pilots Association Coradine Aviation Systems    ABOUT JESSICA ORTEGA Jessica has been a Republic First Officer based in New York City’s LaGuardia airport for the last three years and is currently training to become a Captain.  Described as her “passion project,” Jessica serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Professional Pilots of Tomorrow, a volunteer Non-Profit that provides structured mentoring and networking opportunities to aspiring aviators.   CONNECT WITH JESSICA ORTEGA Website: Professional Pilots of Tomorrow  Instagram: @professionalpilots Facebook: Professional Pilots of Tomorrow LinkedIn: Professional Pilots of Tomorrow   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 podcast@spitfireelite.com, 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®