GI bill and flight training? Help please!

JGriffis · February 22nd, 2004, 14:55

How does this work, is it just good for college or will it help you with getting your ratings? I'm finished with school so, I really wouldn't be interested in college hours??? I've been told yes and no by recruiters.

viper548 · February 22nd, 2004, 19:08

It works for flight ratings after the private pilot. The training must also be done under part 141, and then the GI bill will pay 60% of the approved cost of the course. When I say "approved" what I mean is if the instrument rating is 40 hours, they will pay 60% of 40 hours. If you take 50, the other 10 is all on your own.

JGriffis · February 22nd, 2004, 21:51

Thanks for that, any other info helpful also.

clrd4takeoff · February 23rd, 2004, 10:16

Hello JGriffis,

Viper 548 is right on. The VA will pay 60% for your training beyond the private in a VA approved 141 program. The current full time rate per month is $985.00 for full time training. The VA will deduct 1 month of entitlement for every $985.00 you spend up to 60% total course cost. I am currently enrolled in the Ari-Ben Aviator mutli-commercial course and it works out like this:

Total course for VA training is 120hrs.
65hrs dual @ $175/hr = $11,375
55hrs solo @ $145/hr = $7,975
30hrs ground @ $25/hr = $750
30hrs pre/post flt @ $25 = $750

Total course cost $20,850
$20,850 x 60% = $12,510
$12,510/$985 = 12.7 months of entitlement

So, I end up spending $8,340 for a multi-commercial course which gives me 120hrs multi-engine time! I am happy!!!

Hope this helps you!

TL

JGriffis · February 23rd, 2004, 11:42

That is great, so even if you're not a pilot in the military, you can still live your dream in the civilian world at a lot less cost. What branch are you in?

clrd4takeoff · February 24th, 2004, 09:25

I served in the Navy as an F-14 avionics technician. I also served in the Army as a Supply Sergeant. I spent a little over 9 years total including my reserve time. Got out in 97

February 22nd, 2004, 14:55	#1
JGriffis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 308	GI bill and flight training? Help please! How does this work, is it just good for college or will it help you with getting your ratings? I'm finished with school so, I really wouldn't be interested in college hours??? I've been told yes and no by recruiters.

February 22nd, 2004, 19:08	#2
viper548 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 814	Re: GI bill and flight training? Help please! It works for flight ratings after the private pilot. The training must also be done under part 141, and then the GI bill will pay 60% of the approved cost of the course. When I say "approved" what I mean is if the instrument rating is 40 hours, they will pay 60% of 40 hours. If you take 50, the other 10 is all on your own.

February 22nd, 2004, 21:51	#3
JGriffis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 308	Re: GI bill and flight training? Help please! Thanks for that, any other info helpful also.

February 23rd, 2004, 10:16	#4
clrd4takeoff Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 71	Re: GI bill and flight training? Help please! Hello JGriffis, Viper 548 is right on. The VA will pay 60% for your training beyond the private in a VA approved 141 program. The current full time rate per month is $985.00 for full time training. The VA will deduct 1 month of entitlement for every $985.00 you spend up to 60% total course cost. I am currently enrolled in the Ari-Ben Aviator mutli-commercial course and it works out like this: Total course for VA training is 120hrs. 65hrs dual @ $175/hr = $11,375 55hrs solo @ $145/hr = $7,975 30hrs ground @ $25/hr = $750 30hrs pre/post flt @ $25 = $750 Total course cost $20,850 $20,850 x 60% = $12,510 $12,510/$985 = 12.7 months of entitlement So, I end up spending $8,340 for a multi-commercial course which gives me 120hrs multi-engine time! I am happy!!! Hope this helps you! TL

February 23rd, 2004, 11:42	#5
JGriffis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 308	Re: GI bill and flight training? Help please! That is great, so even if you're not a pilot in the military, you can still live your dream in the civilian world at a lot less cost. What branch are you in?

February 24th, 2004, 09:25	#6
clrd4takeoff Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 71	Re: GI bill and flight training? Help please! I served in the Navy as an F-14 avionics technician. I also served in the Army as a Supply Sergeant. I spent a little over 9 years total including my reserve time. Got out in 97

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