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Nicholas Costigan

First Officer at NetJets Aviation

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Guidance from Nicholas

Set your professional goals and do not stop until you achieve them. Do not allow time to pass.

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Success Journey

Military

Completed USMC service.

Aug '20 | Enrolled

Enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

Experience

Managed & operated corporate aircraft.

Hired

Hired as CFI at Bakersfield Flying Club

Dec '22 | Graduated

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Hired

Hired at Bakersfield Jet Center

Hired

Interviewed and hired at NetJets Aviation.

Steps to Success

After leaving the military, worked as a fueler and started at CAU. Began flying and managing planes for various companies. worked as a CFI at Bakersfield Flying Club, Graduated with BSA from CAU, worked for Bakersfield Jet Center as an FO before moving to current position at NetJets.

Future Goals

Upgrading to Captain at NetJets and completing an MBA program.

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).

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