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VA Benefits

Approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency — put your Veteran benefits toward flight training at our Part 141 location (KBJC).

Train at Our Part 141 Location

At our Part 141 location (KBJC), your dream of flight will become a reality. We specialize in producing top quality pilots. Whether your goal is to fly for the airlines or just go for breakfast at a remote mountain airfield, the training you receive here will be second to none.

We offer flight training that begins with an exciting first flight, and can go as far as the stars. It is all up to you! Contact us today and let your adventure begin.

Our Part 141 location is approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency to offer Veteran Benefits.

A Veteran may use his or her benefits for flight training and be reimbursed for a percentage of the flight training costs.

The courses that our Part 141 Western Air Flight Academy location is approved for currently are the Instrument Pilot Rating, and Commercial Pilot – Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land Ratings.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must have a Private Pilot License and a Class 2 medical.

How to Apply

File Your VA Form

Two different VA forms apply, depending on the chapter you are applying or approved for:

Chapter 31 VR&E – file VA Form 28-1900. See Apply For Veteran Readiness And Employment (VR&E) | Veterans Affairs.
Chapter 33 Post-9/11 – file VA Form 22-1990. See How To Apply For The GI Bill And Related Benefits | Veterans Affairs.

Bring Your Documents

Once filed, bring the following documents with you:

Valid Driver’s License
Valid Passport
DD-214
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) – this ONLY applies to Chapter 33 Post 9/11 Veterans
First or Second-Class Medical
Private Pilot’s License (other issued Airman certificates if applicable)
Prior credit/training documents or transcripts – this will determine your program direction/flow and eligibility

Submit Monthly Logs

Students are not required to hand in flight logs. The only time a student should submit a monthly training log is if they are under Chapter 31 VR&E and receiving Basic Housing Allowance (BHA).

Getting Reimbursed

Students are not required to submit anything for reimbursement. We submit the required training information on your behalf directly to the VA.

Any denied reimbursements are the responsibility of the student.

You can pick up a copy of the Veterans Information Bulletin (VIB) for a full explanation of the programs. Come fly with us!