Pilot Honors Veterans Through Year-Round Support
Veterans Day is an occasion to pause and recognize those who have served. At Pilot, that appreciation extends beyond a single day through our ongoing efforts to support veterans, military members and their families.
Through the Miles of Good giving program, Pilot helps veterans transition into meaningful civilian careers and supports organizations that honor the military community. Pilot is proud to recognize veterans’ service and sacrifice and help create opportunities for what comes next.
Supporting Veterans in Their Next Chapter
For veterans, leaving military service marks the beginning of a new journey. Finding a career that supports their skills and experience can be an important part of that transition.
Since 2019, Pilot has partnered with the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit organization that helps unemployed veterans find high-quality careers and raises awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace. Through annual round-up campaigns, Pilot guests and team members have contributed more than $6 million to the Call of Duty Endowment, helping more than 10,000 veterans successfully transition to civilian careers.
Pilot’s commitment to helping veterans find work also extends to participation in the U.S. Department of War’s SkillBridge program, which helps service members gain civilian work experience as they prepare to leave military service. Pilot offers active-duty service members the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to logistics, operations and technology jobs in preparation for a post-military career. To learn more about where your military experience could take you, join one of our SkillBridge talent communities.
Veterans bring valuable skills and experiences from their military service into the next chapters of their lives, including their careers. For Pilot team member Brian Bennett, senior account manager, commercial development, lessons in teamwork, discipline and leadership from his six years in the U.S. Air Force continue to influence how he approaches his work today.
Brian says, “Serving in the Air Force for six years was one of the most rewarding and enriching chapters of my life. Each day presented new challenges that demanded teamwork, quick thinking and a commitment to excellence. Whether it was conducting recovery operations or ensuring safety protocols, I learned to thrive under pressure and developed a strong attention to detail. The lessons learned in discipline, teamwork, and leadership have influenced my approach to life outside of the military. I am grateful for the opportunities to serve my country and for the lasting friendships that will always be a part of my journey.”
Championing the Military Community Year-Round
Pilot’s commitment to the military community includes initiatives that honor service members and remember those who have served.
That includes our support for Wreaths Across America, an organization dedicated to remembering and honoring veterans and teaching future generations about their service and sacrifice. Since 2012, Pilot has contributed $331,500 to Wreaths Across America through corporate donations and sponsorships. Additionally, Pilot team members and guests have raised $161,816 through store round-up campaigns.
Pilot is also proud to support Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since 2018, Pilot has contributed $330,000 to Folds of Honor through corporate sponsorships.
These efforts reflect Pilot’s year-round commitment to honoring military service while also helping veterans and their families transition from active duty and gain meaningful employment.
On Veterans Day and every day, we’re grateful to the veterans on our team, across the communities we serve and throughout the country. We’re proud to honor their service by supporting the organizations that serve veterans and help them build their next chapter. To explore opportunities to join Pilot’s team, visit our careers page.