Kickstart your aviation career with Eric Banford as we embark on this informative journey through the aviation industry. Dial in to gain the knowledge and inspiration you need for your pilot career to take flight today!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  Tips to gain exposure to the aviation industry at a young age Creative ways to pay for flight school Flight school training: Successes and failures Aviation programs and meetings to participate in for self-marketing Factors that’ll determine why an airline should hire you   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED OBAP Annual Conference California Aeronautical University SkyWest Airlines United Aviate Women in Aviation International NGPA BitFire   ABOUT ERIC BANFORD Eric Banford was bitten by the aviation bug when he was young. He was a student at California Aeronautical University and is currently a First Officer at SkyWest Airlines.   CONNECT WITH ERIC LinkedIn: Eric Banford   CONNECT WITH US  Are you ready to take your preparation 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®   Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.