2023 RTAG National Convention Attendee Portal

Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 at 8:30 AM to Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT

1201, Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States

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Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 at 8:30 AM to Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT

Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States.

The 2023 RTAG National Convention will be in Fort Worth Texas once again!!

Texas is home to 15 military bases, an easily accessible airport and a strong aviation community, making it the perfect spot to celebrate the inevitable return of this industry. The RTAG Convention will be the last major aviation industry event for 2023 and will provide civilian recruiters, military representatives, vendors, flight schools, and related sponsors the best convention value possible.

 

Attendee Portal

This will be your portal for all the awesome details of the weekend. we will publish the schedule, our speakers, and our sponsors info here and keep it updated!

 

 

App

 

We will have an app for All phones that will have the schedule, floorplan, speakers, and sponsors on it as well as ways to connect with other attendees.  The details on that will come out in another update!

 

Location

 

The Convention is at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Registration and Check-in will be at the Arena entrance. The entrance faces Main street and is on East 9th between Houston and Commerce.

 

 

Schedule

 

Friday Parties 

Southwest Airlines LEAD center signup 

swa.is/RTAGtour  

 

Skybridge Mixer

https://skybridgemixer23.rsvpify.com/

 

Frontier Airlines Party

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frontier-airlines-pilot-social-tickets-719914332147?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Meet and Greets

American Airlines  

https://platform.eventboost.com/e/american-airlines-rtag-national-convention-2023-meet-amp-greets/36733/

 

Delta

https://platform.eventboost.com/e/rtag-national-convention-2023/36834/

 

 

 

What to wear

 

We always advise to dress for the job you want not the one you have.  We always say at least slightly better than business casual and recommend suits or professional attire.  We have attached a link that may help you as you prepare.

 

https://www.pittstate.edu/careers/students/interview-attire.html?fbclid=IwAR0OFMIMRrtUwJl6J-a0AbcznaHdVv206IyCCUQgo-oaOYCUN_BFlJCobhs

 

What should I bring?

 

First and foremost, bring a great attitude!  Be ready to interview at a moment’s notice.  Resumes and cards are always helpful.  Remember that they will see what you put out so show them why RTAG members are the best new hires to any company!

 

Again, we are so excited to meet you all and shake your hand as you enter the largest conference of its kind in the U.S!!!

 

If you have not yet followed us on social media, please do and make sure to subscribe to the RTAG Nation Podcast on YouTube and Apple Podcasts

 

 

Cancellation policy

Military Tickets have no need to cancel.

Civilian Tickets can cancel but will only be refunded up to 30 days after purchase

 

 

RTAG is the largest 501(c)3 charity of its kind in the world. We help all veterans, regardless of experience, jumpstart their post military career in the aviation industry. We also assist corporate partners interested in tapping into the largest community of skilled aviation professionals in the United States, giving them direct access to pilots, maintainers, technicians, dispatchers, cabin crew and more. RTAG takes pride in partnering with the best veteran friendly organizations and assisting them in their mission to provide veterans with scholarships, grants & other benefits.

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Bill Sims & Tron Williams
COO and CEO
Spitfire Elite

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COO and CEO
Spitfire Elite
Lance Kahn
Base Chief Pilot
Frontier Airlines

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Base Chief Pilot
Frontier Airlines

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COO
GoJet
Sam Curless
VP Global Sourcing and Strategy
GoJet

About Sam Curless

VP Global Sourcing and Strategy
GoJet
Austin Roth
President and Co-Founder
SkyBridge

About Austin Roth

President and Co-Founder
SkyBridge
John Vance
Director of Operations
Metro

About John Vance

Director of Operations
Metro
Ryan Roche
Manager Pilot Engagement and Development
JetBlue Airways

About Ryan Roche

Manager Pilot Engagement and Development
JetBlue Airways
Landon Cheben
Co-Founder
Skybridge

About Landon Cheben

Co-Founder
Skybridge
Anthony Weeks
G-650 Red Label Captain
FlexJet

About Anthony Weeks

G-650 Red Label Captain
FlexJet
Rick Handschurch
VP of Red Label Programs
FlexJet

About Rick Handschurch

VP of Red Label Programs
FlexJet
Justin Peele
Program Manager Destination 225° Program
Southwest Airlines

About Justin Peele

Program Manager Destination 225° Program
Southwest Airlines
John Keller
Captain
flyExclusive

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Captain
flyExclusive
RTAG Spouses, With Kandy Bernskoetter
Spouses
The Real Heroes of the Family

About RTAG Spouses, With Kandy Bernskoetter

Spouses
The Real Heroes of the Family
Jessica Sanders Walker
VP of Operations
Sanders Aviation

About Jessica Sanders Walker

VP of Operations
Sanders Aviation
Matthew Pray
Owner and President
Pray Aviation

About Matthew Pray

Owner and President
Pray Aviation
Michael Buchanan
Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist
Veterans Affairs

About Michael Buchanan

Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist
Veterans Affairs
Scott Rehn
Owner and President
Aero Crew Solutions

About Scott Rehn

Owner and President
Aero Crew Solutions
Lance McQueary
FedEx Captain, ALPA Veteran's Chair, LTC ARNG
ALPA

About Lance McQueary

FedEx Captain, ALPA Veteran's Chair, LTC ARNG
ALPA
Taylor Hitson
Endeavor First Officer, PFC USMC
ALPA

About Taylor Hitson

Endeavor First Officer, PFC USMC
ALPA
Sebastian Velasquez
Spirit Captain, CPT ANG
ALPA

About Sebastian Velasquez

Spirit Captain, CPT ANG
ALPA
Bryan Turner
Captain
Southwest Airlines

About Bryan Turner

Captain
Southwest Airlines
Bryan Carpentier
Recruiting
MHIRJ

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Recruiting
MHIRJ
Todd Lawrence
Pilot
Sun Country

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Pilot
Sun Country
James Onieal
Owner
Raven Career Development

https://ravencareers.com

About James Onieal

Owner
Raven Career Development
Jonathan Robinson
Pilot
Delta Air Lines

About Jonathan Robinson

Pilot
Delta Air Lines
Eric Brown
Pilot
Sun Country

About Eric Brown

Pilot
Sun Country
Eric Thornburg
Chief Pilot
Spirit Airlines

About Eric Thornburg

Chief Pilot
Spirit Airlines
Jimmy Rehl
Pilot
Allegiant

About Jimmy Rehl

Pilot
Allegiant
Holly Rhodes
Manager of Flight Standards
Kalitta

About Holly Rhodes

Manager of Flight Standards
Kalitta
Pamm Toner
Director, Global Talent Acquisition
MHI RJ

About Pamm Toner

Director, Global Talent Acquisition
MHI RJ
Paul Long
Pilot
Allegiant

About Paul Long

Pilot
Allegiant
James Risalvato
Advisor
RAA

About James Risalvato

Advisor
RAA
Steven Flak
Sr. Manager
Spirit Airlines

About Steven Flak

Sr. Manager
Spirit Airlines
Joshua Lee
President
RTAG

https://www.rtag.org

About Joshua Lee

President
RTAG
Dan Monlux
Owner
Wingman Med

About Dan Monlux

Owner
Wingman Med
Zach Shaha
Pilot
Sun Country

About Zach Shaha

Pilot
Sun Country
Judy Tarver
Pilot Counselor
Pilot Counseling Services

About Judy Tarver

Pilot Counselor
Pilot Counseling Services
Cory Glenn
Director of Pilot Recruiting
American Airlines

About Cory Glenn

Director of Pilot Recruiting
American Airlines
Kenneth "KP" Kirkpatrick
Captain
United Airlines

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Captain
United Airlines
Michael Bonner
Managing Director of Aviate and Pilot Strategy
United Airlines

About Michael Bonner

Managing Director of Aviate and Pilot Strategy
United Airlines
Holly North
Manager Pilot Hiring Programs
United Airlines

About Holly North

Manager Pilot Hiring Programs
United Airlines
Michael Cooper
Senior Manager Pilot Strategy
United Airlines

About Michael Cooper

Senior Manager Pilot Strategy
United Airlines
Scott Steffensmeier
Lead Pilot Recruiter
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Lead Pilot Recruiter
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Sessions on Oct 07, 2023

09:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

09:00 AM - 09:00 AMArena
    Joshua Lee
    PresidentRTAG

    Sponsors

    10:00 AM
    Air Cav

    Global Medical Response

    10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAir Cav Room (202)

    Sponsors

    Air Assault

    Crush RTAG: Land Your Dream Job

    10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAir Assault Room (203)
      Bill Sims & Tron Williams
      COO and CEOSpitfire Elite

      Sponsors

      DUSTOFF

      Kalitta Air

      10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
        Holly Rhodes
        Manager of Flight StandardsKalitta

        Sponsors

        11:00 AM
        Air Cav

        VA, VBA, VR&E. Veterans Benefits

        11:00 AM - 11:50 AMAir Cav Room (202)
          Michael Buchanan
          Outreach and Community Engagement SpecialistVeterans Affairs
          Air Assault

          How To Pick The Right Airline

          11:00 AM - 11:50 AMAir Assault Room (203)
            James Onieal
            OwnerRaven Career Development
            DUSTOFF

            GoJet Airlines

            11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
              Terry Basham
              COOGoJet
              Sam Curless
              VP Global Sourcing and StrategyGoJet
              Austin Roth
              President and Co-FounderSkyBridge
              Landon Cheben
              Co-FounderSkybridge

              Sponsors

              12:00 PM
              Air Cav

              FlexJet

              12:00 PM - 12:50 PMAir Cav (Room 202)
                Anthony Weeks
                G-650 Red Label CaptainFlexJet
                Rick Handschurch
                VP of Red Label ProgramsFlexJet

                Sponsors

                Air Assault

                American Airlines

                12:00 PM - 12:50 PMAir Assault Room (203)
                  Cory Glenn
                  Director of Pilot RecruitingAmerican Airlines

                  Sponsors

                  DUSTOFF

                  Metro Aviation

                  12:00 PM - 12:50 PMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
                    John Keller
                    CaptainflyExclusive

                    Sponsors

                    01:00 PM
                    Air Cav

                    MHI RJ

                    01:00 PM - 01:50 PMAir Cav Room (202)
                      Bryan Carpentier
                      RecruitingMHIRJ

                      Sponsors

                      Air Assault

                      JetBlue Airways

                      01:00 PM - 01:50 PMAir Assault Room (203)
                        Ryan Roche
                        Manager Pilot Engagement and DevelopmentJetBlue Airways

                        Sponsors

                        DUSTOFF

                        How to Get Hired at 1,500 Hrs

                        01:00 PM - 01:50 PMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
                          Scott Rehn
                          Owner and PresidentAero Crew Solutions
                          02:00 PM
                          Air Cav

                          A Day in The Life of A Pilot

                          02:00 PM - 02:50 PMAir Cav Room (202)
                            Lance McQueary
                            FedEx Captain, ALPA Veteran's Chair, LTC ARNGALPA
                            Taylor Hitson
                            Endeavor First Officer, PFC USMCALPA
                            Sebastian Velasquez
                            Spirit Captain, CPT ANGALPA
                            Air Assault

                            Southwest Airlines

                            02:00 PM - 02:50 PMAir Assault Room (203)
                              Bryan Turner
                              CaptainSouthwest Airlines

                              Sponsors

                              DUSTOFF

                              From Chopper to Cha-Ching

                              02:00 PM - 02:50 PMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
                                James Risalvato
                                AdvisorRAA
                                03:00 PM
                                Air Cav

                                Spirit Airlines

                                03:00 PM - 03:50 PMAir cav Room (202)
                                  Eric Thornburg
                                  Chief PilotSpirit Airlines
                                  Steven Flak
                                  Sr. ManagerSpirit Airlines

                                  Sponsors

                                  Air Assault

                                  United Airlines

                                  03:00 PM - 03:50 PMAir Assault Room (203)
                                    Kenneth "KP" Kirkpatrick
                                    CaptainUnited Airlines
                                    Holly North
                                    Manager Pilot Hiring ProgramsUnited Airlines
                                    Michael Cooper
                                    Senior Manager Pilot StrategyUnited Airlines

                                    Sponsors

                                    DUSTOFF

                                    Interviews: Be Yourself?

                                    03:00 PM - 03:50 PMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
                                      Judy Tarver
                                      Pilot CounselorPilot Counseling Services
                                      04:00 PM
                                      Air Cav

                                      Sun Country Airlines

                                      04:00 PM - 04:50 PMAir Cav Room (202)
                                        Eric Brown
                                        PilotSun Country
                                        Todd Lawrence
                                        PilotSun Country
                                        Zach Shaha
                                        PilotSun Country

                                        Sponsors

                                        Air Assault

                                        Delta Air Lines

                                        04:00 PM - 04:50 PMAir Assault Room (203)
                                          Jonathan Robinson
                                          PilotDelta Air Lines

                                          Sponsors

                                          DUSTOFF

                                          Pilot Spouse Panel

                                          04:00 PM - 04:50 PMDUSTOFF Room (Room 204)
                                            RTAG Spouses, With Kandy Bernskoetter
                                            SpousesThe Real Heroes of the Family

                                            Sessions on Oct 08, 2023

                                            10:00 AM
                                            Air Cav

                                            Destination 225° and Tech Ops

                                            10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAir Cav (Room 202)
                                              Justin Peele
                                              Program Manager Destination 225° ProgramSouthwest Airlines

                                              Sponsors

                                              Air Assault

                                              Avoiding VA Disability Surprises

                                              10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAir Assault (Room 203)
                                                Dan Monlux
                                                OwnerWingman Med

                                                Sponsors

                                                DUSTOFF

                                                Sanders Aviation

                                                10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDUSTOFF (Room 204)
                                                  Jessica Sanders Walker
                                                  VP of OperationsSanders Aviation

                                                  Sponsors

                                                  11:00 AM
                                                  Air Cav

                                                  The Aviation SkillBridge Experts

                                                  11:00 AM - 11:50 AMAir Cav (Room 202)
                                                    Austin Roth
                                                    President and Co-FounderSkyBridge

                                                    Sponsors

                                                    Air Assault

                                                    American Airlines

                                                    11:00 AM - 11:50 AMAir Assault (Room 203)
                                                      Cory Glenn
                                                      Director of Pilot RecruitingAmerican Airlines

                                                      Sponsors

                                                      DUSTOFF

                                                      flyExclusive

                                                      11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDUSTOFF (Room 204)
                                                        Scott Steffensmeier
                                                        Lead Pilot RecruiterflyExclusive
                                                        John Keller
                                                        CaptainflyExclusive

                                                        Sponsors

                                                        12:00 PM
                                                        Air Cav

                                                        Hawaiian Air

                                                        12:00 PM - 12:50 PMAir Cav (Room 202)
                                                        Air Assault

                                                        Frontier Airlines

                                                        12:00 PM - 12:50 PMAir Assault (Room 203)
                                                          Lance Kahn
                                                          Base Chief PilotFrontier Airlines

                                                          Sponsors

                                                          DUSTOFF

                                                          The Real Cost of Seniority

                                                          12:00 PM - 12:50 PMDUSTOFF (Room 204)
                                                            Matthew Pray
                                                            Owner and PresidentPray Aviation

                                                            Sponsors

                                                            01:00 PM
                                                            Air Cav

                                                            United Airilnes

                                                            01:00 PM - 01:50 PMAir Cav (Room 202)
                                                              Michael Bonner
                                                              Managing Director of Aviate and Pilot StrategyUnited Airlines
                                                              Holly North
                                                              Manager Pilot Hiring ProgramsUnited Airlines
                                                              Michael Cooper
                                                              Senior Manager Pilot StrategyUnited Airlines

                                                              Sponsors

                                                              Air Assault

                                                              VA, VBA, VR&E

                                                              01:00 PM - 01:50 PMAir Assault (Room 203)
                                                                Michael Buchanan
                                                                Outreach and Community Engagement SpecialistVeterans Affairs
                                                                DUSTOFF

                                                                Allegiant

                                                                01:00 PM - 01:50 PMDUSTOFF (Room 204)
                                                                  Jimmy Rehl
                                                                  PilotAllegiant
                                                                  Paul Long
                                                                  PilotAllegiant

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