RTAG - The Veteran To Aviation Charity

RTAG is the largest veteran-to-aviation 501(C)3 charity in the world.

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How to Write a Scholarship Application That Actually Gets Noticed | #FlightPathThursday #RTAG

Don't leave money on the table. Here is how to apply and stand out.

The RTAG scholarship deadline is June 30. If you are a veteran pursuing aviation or aerospace and you have not started your application yet, start today!

We have scholarships for Flight Training and A&Ps and we have some big announcements coming!!

Here is what separates the applications that get noticed from the ones that do not.

Be specific about your goal. Vague answers about wanting to work in aviation do not stand out. Name the career, the certification, the company type you are targeting. Show that you have a plan.

Tell your story honestly. Reviewers read hundreds of applications. The ones that land are the ones that are real. Do not write what you think they want to hear. Write what is true.

Show your commitment with evidence. Have you started your A&P coursework? Are you already building hours? Have you attended RTAG before? What and where have you volunteered? Evidence beats intention every time.

Deadline: June 30. Apply at https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj.

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RTAG connects veterans at every stage of that journey. Register at https://t.co/PAM7EyjZYf.

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Mission Tuesday | #MissionTuesday #RTAG

Legacy Bronze is where the mission starts.

100% of Legacy funds go directly to scholarships. Not overhead. Not operations. Scholarships. Every tier you commit to funds more of them.

Those of us who have made it paving the way for those that follow, that is what we do!

If you've been meaning to get in, this is the level that gets you started.

See all the options at https://t.co/anDHAASgWe

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MX Monday | #MXMonday #RTAG

The airlines need thousands of mechanics. The pipeline is veterans like you.

Civilian training programs spend years trying to build what the military hands you on the flight line, hands-on hours, systems depth, and a standard of work that carries directly into commercial aviation.

There is a shortage of Maintainers. The demand is documented. And the veterans who move now are the ones who will benefit!

RTAG 2026, October 17-18, Orlando.

Registration is open.

https://t.co/gwcEpvphum

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Meet the RTAG Board of Directors

Veteran-run means something here. Meet the board.

Tim Kirschbaum, Jim McClung, Joshua Lee

RTAG is not run by career nonprofit executives. It is run by veterans who love veterans and wanted to build something for the people coming behind them.

The RTAG Board of Directors guides every major decision this organization makes, from how scholarship funds are allocated to which companies are invited onto the convention floor. They hold RTAG accountable to its mission and they do it because they believe in what this organization produces and hold fast to its Core Values.

And as you can tell they also love to have fun!!

This week we are introducing you to the board. Follow along on our platforms this month as we spotlight each member and the story that brought them here.

We will also introduce you to the S.E.R.V.E Values that guide this organization!

Veteran-run. Mission-driven. Built to last.

https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj

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The Mission Runs on People Like This | Volunteer Spotlight | #WingWednesday #RTAG

Every year RTAG puts 100 Plus companies and thousands of veterans in one room. That does not happen because of a big staff or a massive budget. It happens because people choose to show up and do the work.

This week we are spotlighting one of the volunteers who makes RTAG run. No title. No paycheck. Just a veteran who understands the mission and gives their time to make sure the next generation has the door that was maybe harder for them to find.

Shawn Serle has been volunteering for many years with RTAG and is a complete rockstar! He is our Coordinator for Volunteers and those that have worked alongside him know how amazing he is! We put a lot on him every year with over 400 applicants and 150 volunteers and he steps up year after year with excellence. If you are at the convention and happen to see this guy give him a thank you and a hug!

Thanks for all you do Shawn!

https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj | October 17-18, 2026

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Why Join RTAG, The Network No Other Org Has | #MissionTuesday #RTAG

RTAG membership is going to be big this year! We want it to be a front door to the industry for veterans.

Membership connects you to a community of veterans who have made the transition, are making the transition, and are hiring for the next wave. You will get access to the convention, the network, the scholarship pipeline, and a community that speaks your language. Join us as we grow the Membership experience this year!

This is not just a social media group. This is not a newsletter. This is the most direct path from military service to an aviation career that exists for you! And hey it's free!

Join at https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj.

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Your Military MX Experience Already Qualifies You for A&P | #MXMonday #RTAG

You've already done the work. Now get the paper.

If you spent time in the military maintaining aircraft, you have already logged thousands of hours that the FAA recognizes toward your A&P certification. The work is done. What is standing between you and the certificate is paperwork, not skill.

Here is what you need to know. The FAA allows military aircraft maintainers to substitute their military experience for the training hour requirements under 14 CFR Part 65. You will still need to pass the written, oral, and practical exams, but the training clock? You have already punched it.

Stop waiting. Pull your military records, document your experience, and start the process.

RTAG can connect you with employers who are actively looking for A&P certified veterans. Get registered at https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj.

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Scholarship Application Reminder MX and Pilots | #RTAGNationSaturday #RTAG

RTAG scholarship applications are open right now for both Maintainers and Pilots. Deadline is June 30. If you have been putting it off, stop. The application takes time to do well. Start today.

Apply for the scholarship at https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj.

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So you have registered for the Convention. What Comes Next. | #FlightPathThursday #RTAG

Registration is locked in, so what should you do now?

First, find a hotel (we do not have blocks for Orlando!). Convention week fills up fast hotels will not last. Book now.

Second, build your target list. We will begin to post the sponsors soon but you can pretty much guarantee most of the usually suspects will be there! Review which companies you want and rank your top few. Know who you want to talk to before you walk in.

Third, get your documents ready. Resume, DD-214, certifications, and any relevant training records. The prepared candidate stands out before they say a word.

Fourth, follow RTAG on all platforms. Between now and October, every post is intel for the floor. Convention prep, company spotlights, scholarship updates.

You registered. Now do the work that makes the registration worth it.

https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj | October 17-18, 2026

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Legacy members don't just donate. They fund futures.
100% goes to veteran scholarships. Zero overhead.
Choose your tier at https://t.co/SvrEOIZ0KT

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RTAG scholarship applications are open. Deadline: June 30. 100% of funds go directly to veterans. Apply and share. https://t.co/PAM7EykxNN

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The 2026 RTAG Convention registration is officially open.

October 17-18, 2026.

Register at https://t.co/PAM7EyjZYf. If you know a veteran who belongs in this room, share this now.

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The 2026 RTAG Convention registration is officially open.

October 17-18, 2026.

Register at https://t.co/PAM7EyjZYf. If you know a veteran who belongs in this room, share this now.

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October 17-18, 2026. Orlando, Florida.

RTAG 2026 is back. The largest veteran aviation convention in the country.

Saturday night theme: Saturday Night Fever. Come ready.

#RTAG #FlightPathThursday #VeteranAviation #Orlando2026

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As promised in today's video.

The 2 big announcements!

RTAG scholarship applications will be open on Memorial Day.
Convention registration for Orlando, FL will also be open on Memorial Day

Must be an RTAG member to apply for a scholarship.

National Convention is October 17-18, 2026.

Get all the details at https://t.co/gWM78KHgzj.

#RTAG #VeteranAviation #ScholarshipAlert #Orlando2026

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Big Announcement

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You don't just attend RTAG. You join it.

Membership = first access to volunteer sign-ups + the only path to applying for an RTAG scholarship.

But more than anything, it's the community. Veterans who chose aviation. Who get it.

The door is open.

https://t.co/2SxwYJKh6S

#RTAG #MissionTuesday #VeteranAviation

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If you have a POC for a MX shop in the Guard or Reserves or similar in the Florida area please send an email to [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Thanks so much!

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Maintenance Mondays!
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