About Us - Spitfire Elite

What Spitfire Elite Does

Using a customized approach, we reverse-engineer the interview experience and prepare you for even the smallest of details. We eliminate unknowns and teach you precisely what to expect. Our team of professionally-trained interview coaches has helped hundreds of airline pilots and industry professionals successfully navigate the most difficult interviews at Fortune 500 companies. We teach an in-depth curriculum followed by hands-on coaching to make sure you are not only ready for the interview, we make sure you’re ready for the job. Spitfire Elite is simply unlike any other pilot hiring prep company. Grown as a response to the needs of a visibly underserved population in the aviation community, even in its short history, Spitfire has blazed a trail and prepared hundreds of pilots for successful careers. Together, co-founders Tron Williams and Bill Sims have created a unique organization where the client comes first. With over 40 years of military service, and nearly 20 years of active work experience at major carriers, they use their deep industry relationships to support their clients as they seek their dream jobs.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Precision Interview Coaching (HR panel) tailored to your needs
Flight Deck Leadership (SBI/LOI) coaching via Zoom with over 25+ scenarios
On-demand video courses that make it easy to learn on your time and study at your pace
Over 15 weekly webinars
A final one-on-one mock interview
Final FDLE evaluation (SBI/LOI) for Fedex and Southwest candidates
Access to our instructors who work at Fedex, American, Delta, UPS, Frontier, Southwest, United and more

Meet the Founders

Tron Williams

The nephew of a Tuskegee airman, Tron Williams’ birthright was flight. As a young man, he began a storied career in the US Navy, serving 13 years on active duty and 8 years as a reservist flying the Boeing 737. He stood out as a leader, holding the role of Crew Resource Management Facilitator for nearly a decade, and honed his skills in professional development courses on risk and threat mitigation. In 2012, he landed his dream job at a major carrier, while balancing family and the life of a weekend warrior during his 8 years of service. Today, he is one of the youngest widebody aircraft captains at a major carrier. Beyond his passion for flight, Tron is a consummate teacher and trainer. Having amassed more than 2000 hours as a Senior Instructor Pilot on the Boeing 737 and has flown more than 70 international overwater flights. As an instructor, he also provided situation-based interview (SBI) and line-oriented interview (LOI) training since 2006. Outside of his military career, Tron supported other aviators through professional organizations including the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, providing interview prep and mentorship for over 10 years.

As the co-founder of Spitfire Elite, Tron continues to advocate for the underrepresented, with a company whose ethos is strength through diversity.

Get to know Tron:

What’s your favorite city?
My favorite city is Tokyo, Japan. I love the mix of innovation and tradition. I have visited often with work, and it is the favorite place for my family to vacation.

What inspires you?
I find inspiration in an unlikely source, I find Marshawn Lynch quotes to be both inspirational and relatable.

Bill Sims

Bill Sims’ love for interviewing began when he graduated from Florida State University landing 7 job offers including top consulting firms such as PWC, Arthur Andersen, and KPMG. He used his experience to teach the art of the interview to underclassmen at FSU and coached several students through the interview process. After 2 years with PWC, Bill served in the Marines Corps for 12 years flying the F/A-18 Hornet. After receiving CJOs from 3 major airlines in 2014, he began teaching his techniques and sharing them with fellow pilots on the base. Bill has several years of experience teaching interviewing at live seminars, virtual webinars and 1 on 1 environments. He has individually helped thousands of job seekers land their dream jobs. In addition, he has trained dozens of others to teach the art of interviewing. Bill has a genuine passion for helping people succeed in anything they do.

Get to know Bill:

What do you like to do most on a layover?
I like to run through downtown or nice scenery, usually stop when I come across a nice coffee shop or restaurant… I don’t often make it very far. I really enjoy rooftop coffee shops and restaurants.

What’s your favorite city in the world?
San Diego – I love the ocean, the weather, and all of the outdoor activities.

If you could choose a superpower, which one would you choose and why?
Absolutely no question, I would want to fly like superman.

MISSION & VISION

Spitfire Elite provides a customized approach to help pilot applicants prepare for the interview down to the smallest details. Here, you’ll develop the competitive edge to stand out, and showcase the leadership skills that highlight the best version of you – which is more than enough to help you land your dream job.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Diversity Statement: Spitfire Elite Consulting celebrates diversity as an invaluable and integral aspect of the human experience. Our individual differences broaden our perspective, shape our character and make us invaluable assets to corporate culture. At Spitfire Elite, our diversity makes us strong.

Grounded in the belief that every person is unique and valuable, and that genuine respect for diversity benefits all in an interconnected society, Spitfire Elite seeks to:

Model the values of tolerance, respect, empathy, and dignity.
Prepare candidates for success in the 21st-century global workforce by promoting diversity of cultures, perspectives, and opinions as a positive asset to corporate culture.
Recruit clients and trainers from diverse backgrounds, with diverse life experiences.
Help to create generational wealth for those from underserved populations.