How to Become a Major Airline Pilot | Nik Fialka | USNR

New Mission Career Transition

Your separation rank doesn’t matter…you can become a major airline pilot!
Nik Fialka, a US Navy Reserve pilot, major commercial airline pilot, and Aviation Career Coach with Spitfire Elite Consulting describes how to use your veteran’s education benefits to pursue a new career in commercial aviation. He tells us about…
- Training Requirements
- Aviation Physicals
- Career Paths
- Coaching & Interview Tips
- The Power of Diversity and Inclusion
If, after listening to this episode, you are even remotely thinking about a career in commercial aviation PLEASE LISTEN to Nik Fialka’s podcast “Ready 4 Pushback” available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other major platforms. It’s super informative and has additional information to help you with your career change.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O0j0gfIZT7jHh0tLi9ayG?si=088ef163ba1144af
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-4-pushback/id1663950354
To contact Nik you can send him an email at [email protected].
Check out Spitfire Elite Consulting (https://www.spitfireelite.com/) if you want top-notch coaching to help you submit applications to commercial airlines, develop a tailored resume, and prepare for interviews.
Also, check out RTAG (https://www.rtag.org/) if you need assistance with scholarships, want to meet with Veterans that are now commercial airline pilots, or want to find the airlines that are best for you in your next career. RTAG is a 501(c)(3) veteran-run non-profit organization designed to help all veterans, regardless of experience, jumpstart their post-military career in the world of aviation.
The opinions expressed by the podcast hosts and the guest are their own and DO NOT reflect the opinions or policies of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, US Navy, or US Marine Corps.

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NOTE: The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or United States Marine Corps. The opinions are solely those of the host, co-host, and/or guest.