ORLANDO — Nicholas Air is exhibiting at the 2026 RTAG National Convention this week at the Orange County Convention Center, seeking to connect with military veterans interested in transitioning to civilian aviation careers.
RTAG, the Regional Airline and Training Group, describes itself as the nation's largest veteran aviation charity. The organization helps current and former service members move into flight operations, maintenance and other technical roles in the aviation industry.
"From veterans to pilots and aviation professionals looking to launch their career, this event brings a community together that is united in their passion for aviation," said Abby Carlton, Nicholas Air's director of recruitment. "At Nicholas Air, we are always committed to connecting with and hiring the best aviators, and we can't wait to start building those relationships at RTAG this week."
For companies like Nicholas Air, the convention represents direct access to a workforce already trained in high-stakes, precision-driven environments. The annual event, held in different cities, has become a networking hub where military-trained professionals meet potential employers.
Nicholas Air, based in the United States, operates under Part 135 regulations governing on-demand charter and fractional ownership services. The company serves private jet card members and fractional owners and has been in operation for nearly three decades.
Veterans already represent a significant portion of Nicholas Air's pilot and maintenance staff. Carlton emphasized that military backgrounds bring particular strengths to private aviation, including discipline, a safety-first mentality and operational reliability.
"Nicholas Air's presence at this year's RTAG National Convention reflects the respect and deep gratitude the company has for our country's service members," Carlton said.
The RTAG National Convention draws hundreds of attendees including active-duty service members, veterans, career changers and industry recruiters. Nicholas Air representatives will be available throughout the event to discuss entry-level positions, career progression and the day-to-day work of operating high-end charter flights.
Military pilots accumulate thousands of hours of flight experience under rigorous conditions, while maintenance personnel work on complex aircraft systems. Those skills translate directly to the demands of luxury charter operations, where reliability and professionalism are essential, employers say.
More information about the company and career opportunities is available at nicholasair.com.
