It may not be common knowledge, but the Veteran's Administration covers the cost of tuition as well as the cost of flight training for veterans. In fact, veterans who are eligible for in-state tuition rates and who attend state college can get fully paid tuition. Some students will be eligible for more educational funds through the VA if they served active duty after September 10, 2001.
Our U. S. government knows that lots of former military personnel love flying and are dreaming of having a career in commercial aviation. It's easier than ever to get that training with the 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act. You won't have to borrow money because your pilot training will be covered by VA benefits .
It can be daunting to think of beginning a new career, but if you're a military veteran you already have a lot of the traits that a great pilot requires. If you've imagined what it would be like to fly or already have that skill, you can have a wonderful career following your U.S. time in the service. You are just what the airlines are seeking and many of the commercial pilots have served in the military. Since the GI Bill will take care of most of the training fees, it's a sensible choice to use the VA benefits at a state college to study aviation and become a professional pilot.
A logical first step would be that you, as a veteran, receive a VA Certificate of Eligibility, which will show you how much you can receive to help with the cost of flight training. You should also realize that there are some expenses that the VA is likely not to cover. Most veterans end up paying for the FAA Knowledge Tests and Practical Tests. Over the full program, these expenses add up to nearly $2500 and can exceed that if you take all of the ratings available to you. Also, if you go over the number of hours or cost in a course, the VA should reimburse you for those additional hours (with certain limitations) but you must first pay for those expenses out of pocket. Reimbursement could take 90 days or longer. Of course, these extra expenses are spaced over the period of the entire two year course. The benefits you are able to access through your Post 9/11 GI Bill could reach $60,000 or even more in just the flight training fees!
Veterans that finish a pilot training program have the opportunity to benefit from the growth in the aviation industry that is expected to continue in North America for the next twenty years. Getting a college degree and commercial pilot license is important, but as is the flight hours needed. Typically flight instructors are from fifteen to twenty five an hour per flight. Salaries start at $20k per year. Future pilots have the opportunity to plan ahead and increase with time as well as wages.
Try contacting someone at our dept for veteran affairs if you are in need of more info.
Our U. S. government knows that lots of former military personnel love flying and are dreaming of having a career in commercial aviation. It's easier than ever to get that training with the 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act. You won't have to borrow money because your pilot training will be covered by VA benefits .
It can be daunting to think of beginning a new career, but if you're a military veteran you already have a lot of the traits that a great pilot requires. If you've imagined what it would be like to fly or already have that skill, you can have a wonderful career following your U.S. time in the service. You are just what the airlines are seeking and many of the commercial pilots have served in the military. Since the GI Bill will take care of most of the training fees, it's a sensible choice to use the VA benefits at a state college to study aviation and become a professional pilot.
A logical first step would be that you, as a veteran, receive a VA Certificate of Eligibility, which will show you how much you can receive to help with the cost of flight training. You should also realize that there are some expenses that the VA is likely not to cover. Most veterans end up paying for the FAA Knowledge Tests and Practical Tests. Over the full program, these expenses add up to nearly $2500 and can exceed that if you take all of the ratings available to you. Also, if you go over the number of hours or cost in a course, the VA should reimburse you for those additional hours (with certain limitations) but you must first pay for those expenses out of pocket. Reimbursement could take 90 days or longer. Of course, these extra expenses are spaced over the period of the entire two year course. The benefits you are able to access through your Post 9/11 GI Bill could reach $60,000 or even more in just the flight training fees!
Veterans that finish a pilot training program have the opportunity to benefit from the growth in the aviation industry that is expected to continue in North America for the next twenty years. Getting a college degree and commercial pilot license is important, but as is the flight hours needed. Typically flight instructors are from fifteen to twenty five an hour per flight. Salaries start at $20k per year. Future pilots have the opportunity to plan ahead and increase with time as well as wages.
Try contacting someone at our dept for veteran affairs if you are in need of more info.
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