Michigan No Worker Left Behind (WIA) infomation

[Box-Hauler]

The state of Ohio has a similar program. They offer up to 15K for the actual cost of a type plus expenses and books up to 6K extra. The kicker in Ohio is you have to have a letter of intent from an employer. This way it keeps the pilots from just getting types and costing the state/federal government all that money with no return on investment.

Good luck to all.

 

[laluna1223]

There spending all this money for what? People will get a typed and not get hired anywhere. What does this improve? How many of you guys have found gain full employment after being typed? News flash, there are no jobs. You could get a space shuttle type and it wouldn't make a a difference.

The only jobs I see these days are overseas and they all want 500 hours in type. So how is getting a citation type gonna make you more marketable? I just don't get it.

The new concern shouldn't be getting some 737 or citation type it should be "how am I gonna provide for my family in 2010?

Flame Away!!

The purpose of this program is to diversify the michigan workforce and put them into careers other than automotive and engineering. I am a 6 month laid off pilot however, this program is alllowing me to lay down the tracks for my future. I believe that one day I will have the chance/opportunity to apply at Southwest or elsewhere. Why must someone always flamebait? Let's focus on helping each other out.

 

[NJA bound]

The investment, my viewpiont on that is getting a type rating is a way of staying current so you will be sharp enough to pass the sim eval in your next interview.

The program is also great for commercial pilots that meet ATP requrements but didn't have an opportunity to upgrade and get the ATP ticket before being furloughed. Get an ATP while getting that 737 type.

 

[RJslim]

There spending all this money for what? People will get a typed and not get hired anywhere. What does this improve? How many of you guys have found gain full employment after being typed? News flash, there are no jobs. You could get a space shuttle type and it wouldn't make a a difference.

The only jobs I see these days are overseas and they all want 500 hours in type. So how is getting a citation type gonna make you more marketable? I just don't get it.

The new concern shouldn't be getting some 737 or citation type it should be "how am I gonna provide for my family in 2010?

Flame Away!!

Now that sounds pretty cool. So where can I get that space shuttle type anyway?

 

[brokeflyer]

great, just what we need is more pilots......the government should come in regulate the commercial and atp. Only allow like 100 atp's to be issued per year.

pilot surplus over, and we are then making what we deserve.

but that will never happen.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

great, just what we need is more pilots......the government should come in regulate the commercial and atp. Only allow like 100 atp's to be issued per year.

pilot surplus over, and we are then making what we deserve.

but that will never happen.

Wouldn't that be socialism?

 

[brokeflyer]

Wouldn't that be socialism?

ask the guys who are furloughed....see what they they say.

 

[laluna1223]

Last update-
My one on one meeting with Cheryl went great. She got the job done, quuickly and professionally. Documents that I needed to bring were:
Driver License
Birth Cert.
Social Security Card
Proof of unemployment ( make a copy of UIA deposits into checking account)
Letter from previous emlployer stating why you were furloughed/laid off.

I have a confirmed class date June 29th. Books for at home study course will be here in a few weeks. Cheryl takes care off the deposit required to get a class date and books. She said she also "tags" your file as pilot so it doesn't sit on someone's desk. You will recieve a "credit card" in the amount of the program minus the deposit. Very easy and simple to use.
You do not need to full out the FAFSA form!!!!! So don't waste your time. If you have questions...PM me. Again, this post is to help pilots. Lets keep it going in that direction.

 

[Crobar]

You will recieve a "credit card" in the amount of the program minus the deposit.

Marc or Joe wont accept the credit card

 

[OrionFE]

Last update-
My one on one meeting with Cheryl went great. She got the job done, quuickly and professionally. Documents that I needed to bring were:
Driver License
Birth Cert.
Social Security Card
Proof of unemployment ( make a copy of UIA deposits into checking account)
Letter from previous emlployer stating why you were furloughed/laid off.

I have a confirmed class date June 29th. Books for at home study course will be here in a few weeks. Cheryl takes care off the deposit required to get a class date and books. She said she also "tags" your file as pilot so it doesn't sit on someone's desk. You will recieve a "credit card" in the amount of the program minus the deposit. Very easy and simple to use.
You do not need to full out the FAFSA form!!!!! So don't waste your time. If you have questions...PM me. Again, this post is to help pilots. Lets keep it going in that direction.

I did mine all out of state with Cheryl. She paid the school directly. I have to submit my Hotel bill when completed and she will reimburse $56/night for 6 nights.

 

[Crobar]

What is the name of the school you're going to , and what model Citation is the sim, the 500 covers about 10 different airplanes, that's a good choice type to get.

 

[laluna1223]

I did mine all out of state with Cheryl. She paid the school directly. I have to submit my Hotel bill when completed and she will reimburse $56/night for 6 nights.

I'll have to ask her about that. Thanks for the heads up. Laluna

 

[j41]

WIA fund

Hi guys

Great info. and thanks for taking the time posted it.

I am setting up my paper works with Wayne county.

My question is about Hotel reimbursement, is that something new? or is that only good for Livonia county?..
I asked the Wayne counselor about hotel Lodging , they said no!!

Thanks

 

[laluna1223]

I did mine all out of state with Cheryl. She paid the school directly. I have to submit my Hotel bill when completed and she will reimburse $56/night for 6 nights.

I just recieved a phone call from Cheryl today. She has a check for $1064 that will cover my room and food expenses. I also need to submit reciepts and a copy of my license upon completion of the program.

 

[Way2Broke]

Sweet deal on the hotel! I didn't get that in Washtenaw County. I paid for that out of pocket. But at least it was at a cheap rate.