Nicholas Air unveils Steel Pilot Training Program

The Nicholas Air program is designed for pilots at all stages of their careers from entry-level to those seeking to move seats.

By Doug Gollan, October 27, 2025

Nicholas Air is launching the Steel Pilot Training Program.

The company describes it as a “transformative initiative designed to forge pilots with the same endurance, integrity, and resilience found in one of the world’s strongest alloys.”

It adds, “Just as raw ore is refined through heat and pressure, the Steel Pilot Training Program tempers aviators into elite professionals who are disciplined, durable, and defined by excellence in every aspect of their roles both in the air and on the ground.”

Nicholas Air is the 10th-largest charter/fractional operator in the U.S.

The program is designed for pilots at all stages of their careers.

It includes those exploring private or Part 135 pilot jobs.

It also caters to experienced aviators seeking growth in PIC or SIC roles.

It provides access to structured mentorship, leadership development, scenario-based learning, and ongoing educational resources.

The program serves as a foundry for developing aviation talent.

It emphasizes technical mastery, decision-making under pressure, and a commitment to safety.

An education committee guides instruction and curriculum.

The committee is composed of the operator’s “most distinguished pilots whose backgrounds include military special operations as well as pilots with extensive commercial and private aviation experience.”

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