Hop in on an exciting discussion about transitioning to major airlines with seasoned pilot Nicholas Tursi! Let him be your expert guide as he offers insider tips on acing unexpected interviews, navigating salary negotiations, and leveraging scholarships to skyrocket your aviation career. Tune in to this episode and book your ride for an exciting journey to success today.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Intrinsic value of starting a conversation with airline recruiters Expected salaries for newly hired pilots in the US A flight school scholarship program to help military veterans avoid debt Services Frontier Airlines provides for their passengers and pilots Advantages of working at a local base for pilots who commute to work   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED American Airlines RTAG PSA Airlines VR&E Flight School & Voc Rec Pilot Training YouTube Link: iamnicthevet SkyBridge Aviation Allegiant United Airlines   ABOUT NICHOLAS TURSI Nicholas is a commercial airline pilot and SkyBridge counselor dedicated to veterans' success. As an airline transport pilot, Nicholas has experience succeeding in challenging and variable flight environments. He's a seasoned flight instructor with a 100% student passing rate. Nicholas is a former U.S. Army team leader with a strong record of leading & mentoring soldiers under his command   CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS Website: Frontier Airlines | BreakTurn | Piedmont Airlines LinkedIn: Nicholas Tursi   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.