About RTAG

RTAG is a Veteran run 501(c)(3) non profit organization designed to help all veterans, regardless of experience, jumpstart their post military career in the world of aviation.

The Veteran Aviation Charity

RTAG is the largest charity of its kind in the world. RTAG helps all veterans, regardless of experience, jumpstart their post military career in the world of aviation. We also help our corporate partners tap into the largest community of skilled aviation professionals in the United States, giving them direct access to pilots, maintainers, technicians, dispatchers and more.

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RTAG Leadership

Joshua Lee — President

Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee is a U.S. Army veteran, aviator, and passionate advocate for the veteran community. He currently serves as a First Officer for a U.S. legacy airline and as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) and Command Chief Warrant Officer within the U.S. Army Reserve Aviation Command, based at Fort Carson, Colorado. He is rated in both the C-12 and UH-60 Blackhawk, continuing to serve and fly in support of the Army Reserve mission.

Across multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Joshua served as a helicopter instructor pilot, instrument examiner, and tactical operations officer, flying MEDEVAC and Air Assault missions. His broad experience in both military and commercial aviation has shaped his lifelong commitment to service, mentorship, and building pathways for others to succeed.

Outside the flightdeck, Joshua is a public speaker, educator, and college professor who continues to champion professional growth and family support throughout the transition process.

Together with his wife, Becky, he works to ensure that every veteran and their family have the tools and community they need to thrive after service.

Tim Kirschbaum — Executive Vice President

Tim Kirschbaum

Tim is a former Army Scout and Attack helicopter pilot, crew chief, tactical operations officer, maintenance test pilot, instructor pilot, maintenance evaluator, air mission commander, and maintenance manager. He currently flies for a U.S. based commercial carrier. Tim retired from active duty in 2018. During his time in the Army, he completed six overseas combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His combat awards include three Bronze Stars and six Air Medals.

In his off time, Tim enjoys working on cars and motorcycles, scuba diving, hiking, and music concerts.

Jim McClung — Executive Vice President of Communications

Jim McClung

Jim is a former Army MEDEVAC helicopter pilot, tactical operations officer, unit trainer and air mission commander and now flies for a U.S. based commercial carrier. Jim retired from active duty service in June 2019. During his time in the Army, he completed three overseas combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His combat awards include two Air Medals.

Jim has been part of RTAG behind the scenes as an advisor from the very beginning, helping put together the first ever RTAG Convention in Savannah, GA. He officially joined the Board of Directors in 2019 and has continued to help grow RTAG into what it is today by keeping one idea at the forefront of his mind: Help Veterans.

When not flying or volunteering, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors, attending community events, and spending time with his wife Jenna, and their two children, Conner and Amelia.