If you’re planning your transition and want to learn more about Five & Fly, we’d love to have you join us.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕔 1700 EST
💻 Google Meet

During the Discovery Call, we’ll cover:
✅ Who Five & Fly is
✅ How our SkillBridge process works
✅ Our employer partners and the opportunities we currently have available
✅ The next steps in the process
✅ Live Q&A

Whether you’re just starting to explore SkillBridge or you’re getting closer to your transition, this is a great opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered.

Register here:
https://fiveandfly.pinpointhq.com/postings/acc3ab1a-ee91-469a-850d-dd5c28603505

We look forward to seeing you there!

We hope everyone has a great day with family, friends, good food, and plenty of fireworks as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! 🎆

To everyone still serving: enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and please report back to your unit with the same number of fingers you left with.
Sorry that’s the Chief⚓️ in me trying to get in one good last safety brief before I retire!

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

If you've been the one responsible for getting the mission done safely while taking care of your people, we'd like to talk to you.

One of our employer partners is looking for a Corporate Safety Manager to join their team in Austin, Texas.

📍 Location: Austin, TX

🏗️ Industry: Mission Critical Construction / Data Centers

🤝 SkillBridge Opportunity with a path to direct employment

We're looking for someone with:

✅ 5+ years of safety experience

✅ OSHA and regulatory compliance knowledge

✅ Construction, industrial, or mission critical experience

✅ Experience leading safety programs and training

✅ Strong leadership and communication skills

📩 If this sounds like your background, send me a DM. Let's talk about your transition timeline and see if this opportunity is a good fit.

We are currently working with a construction industry partner that is seeking transitioning service members for several opportunities across Texas.

Current openings include:

📍 San Antonio, TX – Site Services Coordinator

📍 Austin, TX – Accountant

📍 Fort Worth, TX – MEP Coordinator

📍 Fort Worth, TX – Quality Control Manager

📍 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – Assistant Controller

These opportunities range from entry-level positions to experienced professional roles in operations, accounting, quality control, engineering, and project support.

Our partner is looking for motivated individuals interested in building long-term careers and offers strong growth potential following SkillBridge.

If you're interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, send me a DM and let's discuss your goals and timeline, and see if we can add value to your transition!

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Are you transitioning from the Military in the next 12-18 months? There is still time to sign up for our biweekly discovery call on June 24th at 5pm-1700 EST! Come learn about Five and Fly, what opportunities we currently have, and how we can add value to your transition! Click the link to sign up!

https://fiveandfly.pinpointhq.com/postings/acc3ab1a-ee91-469a-850d-dd5c28603505

Are you a transitioning service member 12-18 months out and interested in learning more about SkillBridge opportunities and planning your next mission?

Join us for a Five & Fly Discovery Call on June 24th at 1700 EST.

During this session, we’ll discuss:

✅ Who Five & Fly is and how we support transitioning service members

✅ The SkillBridge process and what to expect

✅ Current opportunities across multiple industries

✅ How our SkillBridge opportunities are designed to lead to full-time employment

✅ Questions about transition planning, timelines, and career goals

Whether you’re just starting your transition journey or actively looking for opportunities, this is a great chance to learn more and connect with our team.

If you’d like to attend, check out the flyer below or click this LINK and register today. We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your next mission.

If you have trouble registering due to not having a resume yet, shoot me a DM

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🌎Yes this opportunity is remote!

Are you passionate about data, automation, Python, and solving real-world business challenges?

We're looking for motivated Skillbridge Candidates who want hands-on experience building data workflows, automation solutions, dashboards, and analytics tools while working alongside experienced professionals.

💻 Python
📊 Power BI
🗄️ SQL
🤖 Automation & APIs
📈 Data Analytics
🧠 AI & Machine Learning Exposure

Ideal for students pursuing degrees in:
✔️ Data Science
✔️ Computer Science
✔️ Engineering
✔️ Statistics
✔️ Economics
✔️ Business Analytics

This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience, strengthen your technical skills, and contribute to impactful projects that drive business decisions.

Ready to launch your analytics career?

📩 Send me a dm or click the link to apply!

Do you have Recruiting or Talent Acquisition experience?

We are seeking 5 Talent Acquisition Specialists for an exciting opportunity in Bentonville, AR.

💰Pay: $25-$35/hr (based on experience)

This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a frequently ranked #1 on the Fortune 500 list based on annual revenue while building a pathway toward long-term career success.

✅Recruiting Experience Preferred

✅Talent Acquisition Background Desired

✅SkillBridge to Direct Hire Role

One of the best parts about our SkillBridge opportunities is that they are intentionally designed to lead to direct employment following successful completion of the program.

These positions are expected to fill quickly, so don’t wait!

📩Send me a direct message or email me at chris@fiveandfly.com ASAP for details and to see if you’re a fit.

Are you planning to start SkillBridge within the next 3–6 months?

Don’t navigate your transition alone.

At Five & Fly, we work directly with industry partners who are actively seeking military talent and have SkillBridge opportunities designed to lead to full-time employment upon completion.

We have new opportunities coming in every week, and all our opportunities lead to DIRECT HIRE!

 🔥CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN:

 ✈️Aerospace Manufacturing

📍California | Arizona | Texas | Florida | New York | Connecticut

 🏗️Construction Management

 📍Texas | Louisiana

🏭Manufacturing

 📍Texas

 💻Information Technology

 📍Texas | Georgia

Why wait until the last minute to build your transition plan?

 ✅Direct-hire focused opportunities

 ✅Military-friendly employers

 ✅Hands-on industry experience

 ✅Personalized transition support

 ✅Career pathways that align with your military skillset

Your military experience has value. Let us help you translate it into a successful civilian career.

 📩Send me a DM TODAY to discuss your goals and see what opportunities may be the right fit for you.

The best transitions are planned early. Let’s get you moving in the right direction and set you up for success after the military.

Sorry for flooding your feed today but this just came down to us!

🚨 SkillBridge Opportunity – Austin, TX 🚨

We're looking for transitioning service members interested in a welding career in the Austin, Texas area.

✅ No welding experience required
✅ No GI Bill required
✅ Industry certification earned upon completion of SkillBridge
✅ Starting pay: $25–$30/hr depending on experience
✅ Hands-on training and career pathway

If you're transitioning from the military and interested in learning a skilled trade with strong career potential, this could be a great opportunity.

If you'd like more information, send me a DM and let's talk about whether it's a good fit for your goals and timeline.

🎯 Transitioning in the Next 12–18 Months? Join Us on June 10 at 5:00 PM ET

If you're starting to think about SkillBridge, your military transition, or what comes next after service, we'd love to have you join us for a virtual discussion with the Five & Fly team.

We'll cover:

• Who Five & Fly is

• What we do and how we help transitioning service members

• An overview of our current SkillBridge opportunities across multiple industries

• Live Q&A

Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or already have a plan in place, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your next mission.

Brought to you by a team of Veterans that have been there.

📅 June 10
🕔 5:00 PM Eastern

Register here: https://forms.gle/LkyZffVfvo5jhDjR7

Looking to start a SkillBridge opportunity within the next 18 months? We’re actively helping Veterans connect with SkillBridge programs that lead directly to FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT after completion!

We currently have opportunities available in:

California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, New York, Connecticut

Industries include:

Manufacturing, Logistics, Skilled Trades, Project Management, HR & Recruiting, Technical & Field Support, Operations & More!

Don’t wait until the last minute to start planning your transition. The earlier we connect, the more opportunities we can help line up for you and your family.

SkillBridge Direct Hire is the goal!

If you’re within 18 months of ETS/Retirement and ready to explore options, send me a DM! Let’s build your game plan together.

Check out our open opportunities at https://fiveandfly.com/open-opportunities/

There are several new locations and positions being added soon!

Headquartered in Austin, TX (K-12 and Military Installations Projects)
Compensation: $80K–$120K + Company Vehicle

We are looking for high-performing, mission-driven professionals ready to step into impactful roles IMMEDIATELY. This is a prime opportunity for SkillBridge candidates or direct hires looking to transition into construction, operations, or QA leadership roles.

Key Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & schematics
• Experience in construction, QA/QC, or operations preffered
• Must have or be eligible for access to military installations
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, and execution mindset

 DM me to get set up for an interview**!**

Let’s get you placed. 

I figured I'd put this together because I see a lot of questions about SkillBridge (SB) and the transition process, so hopefully somebody can take something away from it.

I was accepted into 5 different SB opportunities and ended up accepting the one I thought would work best for me. I just started my SB this week, so I still have a long way to go with it myself.

20 years in the USCG and 4 years in the USAF — my time had finally come to hang it up. I wanted to prepare myself the best way I possibly could for life after the only adult life I had ever really known.

I did not prepare well the first time I got out 21 years ago from the USAF, which is honestly the main reason I joined the USCG afterward. Now that I know going back in isn’t an option this time, I wanted to make sure I handled this transition better than I did the first one.

Luckily, another Coastie told me about SB around 4 years ago.

I started preparing for this over a year before the retirement date I wanted, and I’m glad I did. Even starting that early, there’s still a lot to figure out between resumes, networking, SB applications, VA claims (seriously, take advantage of BDD), that final PCS, interviews, and trying to figure out what you even want to do next.

One thing I’d definitely recommend is taking advantage of the career counseling and transition assistance resources your branch offers. I think a lot of us wait too long to start asking questions or planning ahead.

Also — go to medical and get EVERYTHING documented for your VA claim. Depending on how busy your unit is, you do not want to be trying to cram appointments into the final month before your SB starts. Again, use BDD and find yourself a competent VSO.

Starting last summer, I applied for everything I could find: security, manufacturing, emergency management, operations, tech, training, federal positions, and more. Some companies were responsive and genuinely wanted to help transitioning service members succeed.

But there were also a ton — especially on the official SB site — that never responded at all. You’ll find dead links, abandoned email addresses because the contact person no longer works there, discontinued programs, or companies that only used SB once for a very specific hiring need.

When I first started looking, I didn’t realize that not every SB opportunity is actually listed on the official website. There are third-party organizations, recruiters, and partner companies that can connect transitioning members with opportunities through companies they already work with.

Cohorts also seem to be the wave of the future for SB right now, although guidance seems to change pretty regularly.

I learned pretty quickly that expanding your search beyond the official website can open a lot more doors and lead to opportunities that fit you better. That’s ultimately how I landed my SB.

I think there are so many highly skilled military members out there who are great at leading people, solving problems under pressure, training teams, and adapting quickly, but sometimes it feels like the civilian side doesn’t fully understand how valuable that experience really is.

A few takeaways from my experience so far:

• Get your chain of command involved early if you think you want to do SB
• Start applying early, even if you’re still figuring things out
• It never hurts to send an email showing interest
• Take advantage of every resource available to you
• Networking really does help
• Tailoring resumes actually helped me, even though some people will tell you it doesn’t
• If you use AI for resumes, PROOFREAD IT — it will absolutely over-embellish or randomly add/remove things sometimes
• It’s ok to be picky and change your mind about opportunities
• Don’t lose hope if you get rejection emails
• Don’t just pick an SB to escape your last 180 days — pick one that can actually help jumpstart your civilian career

What’s kind of interesting is that I’m still figuring things out myself while also starting to help other people through it at the same time. I definitely don’t have all the answers, but after everything I’ve learned over the last year, I really do want to help other transitioning members any way I can and hopefully make this whole process a little less stressful.

So I just wanted to share some of my experience in case somebody else out there is starting this process and feels completely lost.

And I saved this for last:

I feel fortunate to have landed with Five & Fly, where I’m now doing my own SkillBridge as a recruiter helping connect other service members with opportunities that fit their backgrounds and goals.

I really didn’t want this to come across as a recruiting post — I mostly just wanted to share my experience and some things that helped me along the way. But if anybody has questions or thinks I can help, feel free to reach out.

chris@fiveandfly.com