Originally Posted by
SEAviator
Toonces, Thanks. Great info. 2 more questions: I was assigned as a flight instructor a while back...like over 10 years ago before the military competency instructor program existed. I have all my old original, signed, designation letters. Am I still eligible or do you have to be actively engaged in military flight instruction? Second question: I was told the VA will only pay 60% if I were to use my Post 9/11 GI Bill which I am considering doing with K&S Aviation to get an ATP and a 737 type rating here in Seattle. What do you think?
SEAviatior, no problem with the mil comp instructor test. I just took mine and I was an instructor 2 years ago. Just bring all applicable paperwork so the FAA examiner can use it for their paperwork once u pass the test. Btw, you can take the test for free at a handful of places around the country. Are you in Seattle? Here is the closest. USCG Sector North Bend, 2000 Connecticut Ave, North Bend, OR. POC: 541-756-9259.
As for the second question, the VA does not differentiate between types of vocational flight training, whether it is initial instrument training or your ATP in a sea plane. It all falls under the same cap for the post 9/11 GI bill. However, the MGIB does only pay for 60% so you may have heard some old gouge.