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ACP417 What Flight School Is Best For You?
If you are thinking of becoming a pilot, choosing the right flight school is important. In today’s video we will discuss how to find the flight school that is best for you. Although this list of items are for those who are considering a career in aviation many of these items apply to pilots who want to fly recreationally.
Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected]
What Flight School Is Best For You?
Location.
Housing situation?
Work will you be flying?
Can you travel for a quick course?
Maintenance.
Ratings.
Will you need to go somewhere else for a rating?
A big school may make you go to another location for the rating.
Availability of Planes and Instructors.
Part Time vs Full Time.
141 vs 61.
Many schools prioritize 141 and other contracts.
GI Bill
After your private
Veterans Readiness and Employment (formerly VocRehab)for private pilot certificate
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/programs/
Collegiate Programs.
https://studentaid.gov
Talk to your advisor at the college.
Financing.
Employment.
How much are instructors flying?
Contingency plan.
How do you get your money out if you move or have a financial or medical setback?
Links:
Monthly Group Coaching:
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching Use coupon code “CoachItForward” for the first month free.
One On One Coaching:
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/career-coaching
Questions:
Questions [email protected]
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By Aviation Careers Podcast – ExpertAviator.comIf you are thinking of becoming a pilot, choosing the right flight school is important. In today’s video we will discuss how to find the flight school that is best for you. Although this list of items are for those who are considering a career in aviation many of these items apply to pilots who want to fly recreationally.
Send us your accomplishments and a photo if you want us to share in the podcast on YouTube to [email protected]
What Flight School Is Best For You?
Location.
Housing situation?
Work will you be flying?
Can you travel for a quick course?
Maintenance.
Ratings.
Will you need to go somewhere else for a rating?
A big school may make you go to another location for the rating.
Availability of Planes and Instructors.
Part Time vs Full Time.
141 vs 61.
Many schools prioritize 141 and other contracts.
GI Bill
After your private
Veterans Readiness and Employment (formerly VocRehab)for private pilot certificate
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/programs/
Collegiate Programs.
https://studentaid.gov
Talk to your advisor at the college.
Financing.
Employment.
How much are instructors flying?
Contingency plan.
How do you get your money out if you move or have a financial or medical setback?
Links:
Monthly Group Coaching:
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/group-career-coaching Use coupon code “CoachItForward” for the first month free.
One On One Coaching:
https://valeri-aviation.thinkific.com/courses/career-coaching
Questions:
Questions [email protected]