Over the next eight years, jobs for aircraft pilots and flight engineers are expected to increase by 12 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Now, members of the armed forces who have wanted to learn how to fly can do so without worrying about carrying a financial burden.
For example, Upper Limit Aviation (ULA), an accredited flight school that is partnered with Salt Lake Community College, recently announced that it will offer up to full tuition coverage for eligible military veterans as a result of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.
With the help of the financial aid that ULA is providing, veterans will be allowed to obtain an associate's of science or complete a commercial certificate program. While only some service members qualify for the full coverage, these individuals may still be able to receive partial tuition assistance.
Veterans can use their benefits to enroll in varying ULA courses, which cover topics such as mountain flying, turbine transition and external load.
Eligible service members will discover that obtaining an associate's degree or certification in this field may help them to land a job with a decent salary. According to the BLS, the median wage of airline pilots is more than $111,000 per year.
