Under Chapter 30, a veteran may use his or her benefits for flight training and be reimbursed up to 60 percent of the flight training costs. The courses that McAir Aviation is approved for currently are the Instrument Pilot Rating, Commercial Pilot and Multi-Engine Ratings.

GI Bill ® benefits may not be used for any portion of training for the Private Pilot certificate because obtaining that certification alone does not allow pilots to earn money. The VA is very clear that the GI Bill ® benefits are only to be utilized in support of education and training that leads to a paying job.

To be eligible, you must have a private pilot certificate and Second-Class Medical Certificate. To start you must fill out the VA form 22-1990. If you are currently enrolled in another school, such as a college or tech school and receiving benefits, file VA Form 22-1995. Once you have completed the form, bring in a copy of the filed form along with your DD-214. If you are in the Guard or Reserves a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).

At the end of each month, you will hand in a training log of all you training activities which will be certified to the VA. Payments from the VA typically take 2- 4 weeks after they receive the training certifications from our school. You can pick up a copy of the Veterans Information Bulletin (VIB) for a full explanation of the programs.

Learn about the basic monthly rates for Educational Assistance Allowance for trainees under the Montgomery GI Bill ® - Active Duty (Ch. 30 of title 38 U.S.C.).

Our articulation agreements with colleges are participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® Yellow Ribbon Program, which agrees to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement.

These institutions voluntarily enter into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with VA and choose the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed. VA matches that amount and issues payments directly to the institution.

Visit the VA website to find out more on how to apply for the GI Bill ® and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member.