Vocational Flight Training

Vocational Flight Training

The VA offers flight training benefits to those who want to advance their pilot qualifications. Allowable Flight Training includes the training necessary for the attainment of a recognized vocational objective in the field of Aviation (i.e. Commercial Pilot and Instrument Pilot).  

The veteran or other eligible dependent must first obtain their Private Pilot license at their own expense as the GI Bill® does not cover the training cost associated with this avocational objective. Please note that flight schools must be Part 141 approved and have been in operation for the previous 24 months prior to applying for approval.

Interested flight schools must also have a policy by which they evaluate prior learning and training and award credit when appropriate. Please contact the MISAA for more information and to apply at MISAA@Michigan.gov.