Travis Koch joins us in today's episode to discuss the benefits of volunteering for aviation conferences and how it can propel your pilot career to new heights. So press play to hear an insightful conversation that truly embodies the spirit of aviation!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  Strategies for finding aviation work after leaving the military The value of volunteering for airline conferences Does volunteering get in the way of attending conferences? How volunteers make operations behind conferences more efficient Things you need to do when volunteering for aviation conventions   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED The Pilot Network Home - Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals UPS Southwest Airlines Delta Allegiant LinkedIn RTAG Women in Aviation International FedEx   Mark your calendars for March 8th at 8 PM Eastern Time for a live webinar featuring Justin Ritter, the Director of Hiring at United Airlines, where he'll be answering all your burning questions about United Airlines. Go to https://vimeo.com/event/4082929 for an insider's look into the world of aviation.   ABOUT TRAVIS KOCH Travis is a naval aviator and T-6B instructor pilot in training squadron sIX. He has served in the US Navy as well. Travis has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.   CONNECT WITH TRAVIS Website: Navy.mil LinkedIn: Travis Koch   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 “R4P” 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 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. 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 704-717-9300 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.