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In this high-flying episode of The Day's Grimm, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm welcome Navy veteran and commercial airline pilot Alex Trujillo (Senior Alex Trujillo)! 

Alex, who currently pilots the Boeing 737 (the "scary one" ), takes us on a deep dive through his unique life journey, from growing up on the East Coast to earning his wings in the military.

The conversation covers massive topics, including:

• From Helicopter to Commercial Jet: Alex breaks down his transition from flying helicopters in the Navy to becoming a commercial airline pilot and the intense training (including flying in simulators and recurrent training) required to maintain his expertise.
• The Naval Academy & Military Life: He recounts how a summer seminar led him to apply to the Naval Academy and discusses the benefits of using the military to get flight ratings, hours, and the GI Bill , as well as using the Skillbridge program for a civilian transition.
• Cuban Roots & East Coast Elite: Alex shares his background as a first-generation American born to Cuban parents in Fairfax, Virginia (an "East Coast elite" area outside DC).
• Faith and Football: The guys revisit how they met at a Ruck'n'Rosary event and discuss the profound impact of Alex's small private Catholic school education. They also dive into the simplicity and quiet nature of a Latin Mass.
• Soccer State Champ: Hear about his serious competitive soccer career, playing travel ball and winning state championships three years in a row!

Whether you're interested in the life of a pilot, military service, or the impact of faith and culture, this episode is packed with fascinating stories!

TIMESTAMPS 

00:49 - Intro & Welcoming Alex Trujillo 

02:43 - Alex Trujillo: Navy Veteran & Commercial Pilot Elevator Pitch

 03:11 - Flying the Boeing 737 (The "Scary One") 

05:55 - Cuban Descent & First Generation American 

06:21 - Growing up in Fairfax, Virginia

 08:35 - Catholic School Foundation & Faith Journey 

10:27 - Explaining the Quiet Simplicity of Latin Mass 

13:34 - High School Soccer (Travel Ball & State Championships) 

16:44 - The Path to the Naval Academy 

18:15 - Flying Helicopters in the Navy 

01:26:15 - Military to Civilian Transition (Skillbridge Program) 

01:40:37 - 737 Recurrent Training in the Simulator 

01:50:08 - Advice for Aspiring Pilots

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