Ep28: Empowering Military Veterans in Aviation: The Inspiring Work of RTAG with Joshua Lee

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Business, Careers, Leisure, Aviation

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Are you a military veteran (officer OR enlisted) with a passion for aviation? If you've always dreamed of working in the industry but don’t know where to start, look no further! In this episode, we invited co-founder and president Joshua Lee to share some Rotary To Airline Group's (RTAG) motivation and vision for the vets in the aviation industry.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

The beginning of RTAG and their conventions
How RTAG and their sponsors help enlisted military veterans to fly commercially
What’s the path for rotor and military pilots toward commercial aviation
RTAG’s way of funding their t-shirts for a cause
The motivation behind RTAG’s goals

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

Don't miss the chance to get your foot in the door of the aviation industry! You're invited to be a part of the RTAG National Convention 2023, taking place on October 7th and 8th at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. For information on how to register, simply click on the link provided below: http://bitly.ws/DeMf

ABOUT JOSHUA LEE

Joshua Lee is the Co-founder and President of Rotary To Airline Group. He is an experienced owner and manager in the aerospace industry, with a track record of successful project management. He possesses skills in photography, helicopter piloting and operations, U.S. Department of Defense, and customer service. He has a Master's degree in Management and Leadership from Liberty University, and is a proficient arts and design professional. Joshua's role involves interacting with customers so that engineers can focus on their technical responsibilities.

CONNECT WITH JOSHUA

Website: Rotary To Airline Group (RTAG)
Facebook Group: RTAG Nation

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0:00.0	These people are really good at this airline or really good at resume prep.
0:03.0	These people are really good at interviews.
0:05.0	And then turn them over to you all that have kind of proven yourselves in our space.
0:09.0	You're there more than running a business.
0:11.0	You're there because you want to give back.
0:13.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:19.0	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:25.6	meaning they are taking huge risks with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:30.6	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job. Let's get ready for pushback.
0:39.9	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. Hey, pilot, what's up? It's Nick. Welcome to Monday. I'm glad you
0:47.8	join me for another interview episode of Ready for Pushback. Today, I am talking with Joshua Lee from RTAG, the Rotary to Air Group,
0:57.5	which is an organization designed to help military aviators transition to the airlines. And it's a
1:05.9	great organization. There's so many different facets. So if you are a prior enlisted or officer and you are looking to get into professional aviation, this is a great interview. Joshua is the president of the organization and he is also a major airline captain and a really great awesome dude. He helps everybody. So sit
1:32.0	back and relax and enjoy the episode. And last but not least, let's have a quick word
1:36.6	from our sponsors because without them, we wouldn't have this awesome podcast.
1:40.4	Hey Pilot, it's Nick. I want to tell you about a great friend of the show, Timothy P. Pope. He's a financial planner and he's completely focused on the professional pilot. He's the kind of guy you want to go to for real talk to help you figure out your financial future. With so many upgrades and so many transitions and so many things going on, you owe it to yourself to give him a call. He'll
2:01.3	help you design and execute really smart financial planning strategies, whether it's retirement
2:06.3	planning, investment management, military transition, tax planning. He's a great financial
2:12.1	planning partner. Timothy P. Pope, CFP, helping professional pilots make the most out of life. Give them a shout.
2:19.5	All the information's in the show notes. You should definitely tell them I told you to call.
2:23.6	All right. Welcome. Welcome. I have a fun guest today. My friend Joshua Lee from Our Tag is here.
2:31.5	Joshua, dude, what's up? Hey, what's going on? Nick? It's good to see you, man. Good to hear you.
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