f10a

Anyone have any idea how much states pay out from their WIA funds for a type rating? Looking at Florida or Utah at the moment but nobody in their office seems to have any idea.

Biggie

WIA isn't Fed money anymore - it is FED tax dollars, that are dispersed to the States to use however they want. I. E. my state (I live in a small town) had no idea what I was talking about, regarding getting a type rating; but, would give me $50 for the books! My state uses that money for everyone (I think that includes job retraining at McDonalds!). On one of the forumns, a pilot was going through the same issues, that I ran into. He researched everything, put together a package (similar to a grant request) and got money for a new type rating.

Some states have authorized vendors for WIA type training (though you didn't indicate it, I thought you were asking in regards to money for a new type) and money for them. As I indicated, others don't.

Lastly, as this is Fed money; it is dispersed based on the fiscal year. The States start running out of this money, in the summer. So, ideally you're starting to look at the right time.

Biggie

Dpilot

2 years ago, California paid for my 737 type rating worth $6K. I've read before that Hawaii paid more when Aloha closed up.

f10a

State requires letter from employer saying a type rating is required for the job offer bla bla bla.. Any suggestions on how to produce such document if no job offer has been extended, since hardly any corporate/charter employer will even consider you without a type?

wtrav8r

I received WIA funding from Missouri in 2003 for a Citation 500 rating. They also required a letter from a possible employer. I provided 6 legitimate job postings that require a rating. That was sufficient for them.

f10a

FWIW Utah provides a measly $4000 (up from $2000). Back in 2004 it covered a $10k type. Would love to know what Florida caps out at...

dn_wisconsin

I wrote this a few years ago and the follow up posts have some good info:

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fl...ease-read.html

ToBeOrNotToBe

Most flight training centers are familiar with WIA funds. They know all the secrets to filling out the paperwork and obtaining the funds, so I suggest picking a school and asking them about it.

ToBeOrNotToBe

Check this out.

http://www.panamacademy.com/financial-aid

OrionFE

In 2009, Michigan paid $10K for my Citation Type Rating and paid half of my hotel costs! Shortly after, I heard they ran out of money???