Career Pilot Training for Veterans
Available in Jacksonville, FL Starting January 4th!
The Biggest Flight School in America Now Offers VA Benefits
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Program for reimbursement under the Montgomery GI Bill. You won’t find a better value in professional pilot training for veterans.
All flight training for the VA-approved curriculum is accomplished at ATP’s Panama City or Jacksonville, FL flight schools under FAA-approved 141 flight training courses.
The VA-approved Airline Career Pilot Program includes the same certificates and flight time as our Part 61 Airline Career Pilot Program.
Airline Career Pilot Program Cost & VA Reimbursement Amount
Airline Career Pilot Program (From Private & 85 Hours)
| Airline Career Pilot Program From Private & 85 Hours |
$39,995 |
| Less VA Reimbursement* | (22,227) |
| Total Non-VA-Reimbursed Fixed Cost From Private SE thru Commercial with CFIs |
$14,818 |
Approximately $3,000 in examiners’ fees for the Commercial and CFI certificates (ME, SE, Instrument) are VA reimbursed 100% through the Professional Testing & Certification Program. Approximately $500 in examiners’ fees for the Private Multi-Engine Rating are not VA Reimbursed.
* Pardon us while we cover our bases: Amount of VA reimbursement may vary based on your benefits remaining at the time of submission. You will be completely responsible for all training costs incurred and ATP makes no guarantees regarding your eligibility for VA benefits. Obtain a VA Certificate of Eligibility.
Airline Career Pilot Program (From Zero Time — Includes Private)
| Airline Career Pilot Program From Zero Time—Includes Private |
$48,490 |
| Less VA Reimbursement* | (22,227) |
| Total Non-VA-Reimbursed Fixed Cost From Zero Time thru Commercial with CFIs |
$26,263 |
Approximately $3,000 in examiners’ fees for the Commercial and CFI certificates (ME, SE, Instrument) may be VA-reimbursed 100% through the Professional Testing & Certification Program. Approximately $1000 in examiners’ fees for the Private Single-Engine Certificate and Multi-Engine Rating are not VA Reimbursed.
* Pardon us while we cover our bases: Amount of VA reimbursement may vary based on your benefits remaining at the time of submission. You will be completely responsible for all training costs incurred and ATP makes no guarantees regarding your eligibility for VA benefits. Obtain a VA Certificate of Eligibility.
Why is the VA reimbursement less than 60 percent?
The Department of Veterans Affairs does not reimburse costs for training towards your Private Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor Certificates, and some books and supplies–all of which ATP includes in the Airline Career Pilot Programs.
VA-Approved Flight Training Locations
- Jacksonville, FL (Classes Starting January 4, 2010)
- Panama City, FL (Classes Starting Now)
ATP offers our VA-approved Airline Career Pilot Program training at two Florida locations: Jacksonville at Craig Airport (CRG) and Panama City at the Bay County International Airport (PFN).
Interest-Free Bridge Loans While You Await VA Reimbursement
One of the biggest challenges facing veterans seeking professional pilot training is the out-of-pocket expense incurred before receiving VA reimbursements. If you trained anywhere else, you would have to take out a loan for more than you really needed or you would have to pay completely out-of-pocket and wait for your VA reimbursement.
When you train with ATP, you have access to our Interest-Free Bridge Loan towards VA-reimbursed training costs.
Simply complete our online financing application and then provide us a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) showing that you have the VA funds available. ATP will submit your training records to the VA for reimbursement. When your check arrives from the VA, you will pay off your bridge loan. This ensures that you will never have to pay more than your total non-VA-reimbursed fixed cost.
We appreciate your service to our country, and this is just one small way ATP tries to say, "Thank You!" and make your flight training easily attainable.
Testimonials
“I am writing to you to inform you of my recent experience as a student with ATP and to give some insight as to the professionalism of the instructors and the training environment.
My training began as a zero time student and I completed the SEL commercial certificate well within the projected 5 month training schedule when you take into account that I was leaving for four days at a time every month to fulfill my National Guard duty.
When I started the program I was a commercial helicopter pilot for the Army, trained at Fort Rucker, AL. The ATP part 141 training program is a very intense and arduous program that is greatly eased by the professionalism of the instructors.
My experience at ATP has been awesome! I have completed the course with the confidence and knowledge I need to continue my career in aviation and I owe all the instructors a great deal of gratitude for their efforts.”
If you haven’t flown with ATP before, read a few testimonials that we have recently received from other pilots. Fly with ATP and you will see why we offer the best training experience in general aviation.
