Academic tuition and flight training is covered by the GI Bill for Veterans who are willing to attend a state college. If so, your tuition is paid by the Veteran's Administration so long as you did your service after 9/11.
The US government knows that veterans love to fly and want to turn that passion into a career. Thanks to the 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, it is easier and more affordable, as pilot training will be covered by VA benefits.
Starting a new career can be a bit scary, but as a former member of the military, you already possess many of the qualities needed to become a great pilot. If you have always dreamed of flying or you already love to fly, this is a great career path after your service to the United States. Veterans fit the mold of what most airlines and other flight organizations are looking for and this seems to be a perfect fit. A large percentage of commercial airline pilots are veterans and airlines love hiring former military men and women. With the GI Bill covering nearly all the costs of your training, it only makes sense that you attend a state college and use your VA benefits to further your aviation and professional pilot career.
As a pilot, start by obtaining a VA certificate of eligibility to help meet the training costs. The VA may not cover all expenses, so you may have to pay for the FAA Knowledge Tests and Practical Tests which can be over $2,000 in amount. If you take more hours, then you have to cover those additional costs. Being reimbursed can take over ninety days over a two year course. The Post 9/11 GI bill can cover $60,000 for the flight training fees.
Veterans having completed any pilot training program can now utilize the opportunity to be a part of this growing aviation field. Up to 2031 there is going to be requirements of more than 69,000 new pilots in North America as per the recent studies by the FAA and manufacturers of aircrafts. During this period the entire global aviation industry will be requiring nearly 460,000 new pilots and North American market is just a small part as compared to the global requirement. Most of the aspirants will need a college degree, along with a commercial pilot license in this competitive field. The airlines hiring pilots will have to look for ones with increased minimum number of flight hours as per the policies pending with FAA. For getting a job pilots trained in the military will have a definite advantage. There will be an increase in hiring of flight instructors in future and accordingly spending time as a flight instructor will give one the advantage of gaining necessary flight hours as well as the experience required to get into airlines or corporate aviation. Typical payment of $15 to $25 per hour for flight and ground instruction is made to the flight instructors. Regional airlines normally pay initial salaries of around $20,000 per year and thus future airline pilots have to make their plans accordingly. But major airlines give much better wages and it keeps increasing with passage of time.
Try contacting someone at our dept for veteran affairs if you are in need of more info.
The US government knows that veterans love to fly and want to turn that passion into a career. Thanks to the 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, it is easier and more affordable, as pilot training will be covered by VA benefits.
Starting a new career can be a bit scary, but as a former member of the military, you already possess many of the qualities needed to become a great pilot. If you have always dreamed of flying or you already love to fly, this is a great career path after your service to the United States. Veterans fit the mold of what most airlines and other flight organizations are looking for and this seems to be a perfect fit. A large percentage of commercial airline pilots are veterans and airlines love hiring former military men and women. With the GI Bill covering nearly all the costs of your training, it only makes sense that you attend a state college and use your VA benefits to further your aviation and professional pilot career.
As a pilot, start by obtaining a VA certificate of eligibility to help meet the training costs. The VA may not cover all expenses, so you may have to pay for the FAA Knowledge Tests and Practical Tests which can be over $2,000 in amount. If you take more hours, then you have to cover those additional costs. Being reimbursed can take over ninety days over a two year course. The Post 9/11 GI bill can cover $60,000 for the flight training fees.
Veterans having completed any pilot training program can now utilize the opportunity to be a part of this growing aviation field. Up to 2031 there is going to be requirements of more than 69,000 new pilots in North America as per the recent studies by the FAA and manufacturers of aircrafts. During this period the entire global aviation industry will be requiring nearly 460,000 new pilots and North American market is just a small part as compared to the global requirement. Most of the aspirants will need a college degree, along with a commercial pilot license in this competitive field. The airlines hiring pilots will have to look for ones with increased minimum number of flight hours as per the policies pending with FAA. For getting a job pilots trained in the military will have a definite advantage. There will be an increase in hiring of flight instructors in future and accordingly spending time as a flight instructor will give one the advantage of gaining necessary flight hours as well as the experience required to get into airlines or corporate aviation. Typical payment of $15 to $25 per hour for flight and ground instruction is made to the flight instructors. Regional airlines normally pay initial salaries of around $20,000 per year and thus future airline pilots have to make their plans accordingly. But major airlines give much better wages and it keeps increasing with passage of time.
Try contacting someone at our dept for veteran affairs if you are in need of more info.
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