Helping veterans transition to the airlines with Erik Sabiston of RTAG
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Mailbag: Food packing tips, Observations from a retired airline pilot [4:30] // Flight Advice: Listener shares some advice on how to volunteer, give back to the community, and get career assistance [9:05] //  Erik Sabiston, co-founder of RTAG the Veteran Aviation Charity joins us to share how his group is successfully helping veterans transition to the airlines [12:45] //  Erik talks about the Icarus Device, a revolutionary new flight training aide  [38:30] // Story time with Erik: Porta-Potty mixup [49:55] // Jordan Scales calls in to recap Auburn Business Aviation Days and promote a similar event being held by the CFBAA to introduce students to business aviation [54:45] SHOW RESOURCES RTAG National Convention Connect with Erik Sabiston on LinkedIn The Icarus Device Erik's book, Dustoff 73 CFBAA Business Aviation Day (April 1st) Connect with Jordan Scales on LinkedIn Our sponsors: Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline’s plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more! Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high-quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world-class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more! Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com to learn more. Click Here to Schedule a Meeting  Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us [email protected] Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates. The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers. 
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