Tradewind Flight Services
Military veteran transitioning to a professional aviation career

Free Resource for Veterans & Transitioning Service Members

Career Pilot Guide: Military Transition

Everything you need to know about using your GI Bill® benefits and DoD SkillBridge eligibility to earn your FAA certificates and launch a professional aviation career.

What's Inside the Guide

  • How to apply your Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) benefits toward FAA-approved flight training
  • Step-by-step overview of the DoD SkillBridge program and how Tradewind qualifies as a partner
  • The full professional pilot pathway — from Private Pilot License through ATP and airline career
  • VA eligibility requirements, how to get your Certificate of Eligibility, and what to expect at Tradewind
  • Timeline and cost breakdowns for veterans using VA education benefits

VA-Approved Flight Training

Tradewind Flight Services is an approved VA flight training provider. The VA pays us directly — you focus on flying, not paperwork.

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.