<h2 class = 'uawtitle'>Why Should Veterans Learn To Fly At A State College?</h2><br />
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Nate Budd</div><br /><br />
<div class='uawarticle'>Did you know that both the academic tuition and the cost of flight training are covered by the Veteran's Administration under the GI Bill? This means, if you are a veteran and you want to attend a state college and are eligible for in-state tuition, the full amount of your tuition is paid. Any students that performed active duty after September 10, 2001can actually receive even more funding.<br />
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The US government realizes that quite a few veterans have developed a love of flying and wish that they could get the necessary training to become a commercial pilot. Training to become a pilot is now simpler and cheaper, thanks to the post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act. Most of your pilot training will be covered by VA benefits, so you won't have to apply for loans or come up with the cash yourself.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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If you want to learn more earning a post-secondary education with your benefits, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs.<br />
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