Meet Nik Schiaffo, our First Officer – Flight & the longest-tenured member of our team. Nik organizes all our flight practices & previously served as our First Officer – Ground for our first team in school history to qualify for National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) nationals.
Nik is a commercial pilot & placed 2nd in team Traditional Navigation at the 2021 NIFA Regionals, the best flight event finish in team history. He also finished 10th individually in computer accuracy at the 2020 NIFA regional competition.
Originally from Georgetown, Texas, Nik is an avid golfer and enjoys staying active. His outgoing personality, sense of humor and aviation knowledge make him an excellent teammate, friend and leader.
Our team is accepting donations to help fund our trip to nationals at Ohio State University in May. To donate, visit www.polkstateflightteam.com/donate.