Blackwing

Has anyone heard of WIA being used to get your CFI tickets?

aviatorisu

I haven't heard of it, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. The trick is that the flight school that you would do your training at has to fill out a boat load of paperwork in order to be on your state's Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL). I just filled out several of these applications for my company, and they are brutal. Most flight schools probably wouldn't take the time since, more than likely, they could only be on the list for the state they are in, but you never know. Do a Google search to find your state's Workforce Development Office webpage...typically they will have an ETPL for you to search for schools. That's my best advice.

I would be happy to try and answer any WIA questions you guys/gals might have. I'm quickly becoming a subject matter expert!

Z

Left Handed

Skysharke

Who did you talk to in Michigan? I have found myself in the same situation, and could use any help I can get.

skysharke

I used Monroe County Works Center. I at first got turned down then spoke too SEMCA and they said they would approve me. I still am waiting for final approval as Monroe County Works had a fire and this shut them down for a few weeks.

Which is better K&S Aviation or Higher Power? These are my options as they are the only two on the Monroe list. K&S is a little cheaper but require you do almost all ground school before you show up for class.

Any feed back on either would be helpful.

ERJFO

Do you have to be unemployed to take advantage of these programs?

Twin Wasp

Yes. Some states have figured that it isn't worth training more pilots as they just end up unemployed anyway.

aviatorisu

Not that far off. I've recently seen this with Arizona and California.

Z

mmaviator

so who exactly do u contact.....located in ohio and not sure where to go. read all the posts, maybe i missed something.

thanks

aviatorisu

Where are you located in Ohio? I've got a long list of contacts there.

Z

vagabond

This is an update on the WIA program and based on the numerous feedback I have received from many of you.

The local workforce offices continue to be less than helpful to pilots who inquire into WIA funds to pay for type ratings. Assuming you get through to someone slightly knowledgable, the common refrain is that the county has run out of its allocation of WIA money. I have no way of knowing if this is true or not. At least those overworked state workers are not giving blank looks wondering what a type rating is. Another response is that pilots are not on the list of occupations that are in decline and therefore ineligible for the funds.

My advice has always been and continue to be that a pilot should concurrently find a facility (like Higher Power) that has experience with the WIA. Ask them what you ought to do next now that you have exhausted all the steps known to you. You have to be persistent, leave no stone unturned. However, if all the stones have been turned, then perhaps it is time to explore other options and alternatives.