laluna1223
Laid off job seeker.
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- Mar 25, 2009
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This post is for those laid off pilots in Michigan (Detroit area) that are interested in obtainng a Type rating using NWLB program.
I began researching the program in December and thought it would be beneficial to other pilots that would like to do the same.
Frst thing you need to do is find a Michigan Works office that is familiar with career of a pilot. For example- I orginally went to the Troy office and quickly realized this office has NO experience working with pilots. I finally called the training facility/school that I wanted to go to and they gave me the name of Susan Corey out of the Taylor office. (She is a huge pilot advocate and truly wants to see all pilots get training that they want.) The Livonia, Wayne and Taylor offices are very familiar with the process. Susan assigned me a new case manager and I have been approved for both the 737 Type training and the reissue of my CFI certificates!!
Now about Michigans NWLB program. The government granted Michigan another 22 million dollars towards this program. You have until January 2010 before the funds are gone per my new case manger...so you have some time.
The Type ratings available in the Wayne and Oakland County District are: B777, B747,B757, B737, A320 and CE500. Each program is obviously different in length and cost.
Each pilot is entitled to the $10.000 given for the cost of the program. You WILL have out of pocket expenses such as food, hotel costs, airfare, and car rental. These are NOT included as covered expenses. This will vary with the program you are interested in.
This is an independant prgram meaning that you will be responsible for doing the research and the legwork to get things moving. That means attending the required classes, submitting the proper paper work and taking the required tests. Do not expect your case manager to hold your hand.
I would say that it has gone quite smoothly for me so far. No complaints. Tomorrow is another orientation (three hours) and I will have more information.
Being a laid off pilot for over 5 months I just want to help. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. Hope this helps and good luck.
Laluna
I began researching the program in December and thought it would be beneficial to other pilots that would like to do the same.
Frst thing you need to do is find a Michigan Works office that is familiar with career of a pilot. For example- I orginally went to the Troy office and quickly realized this office has NO experience working with pilots. I finally called the training facility/school that I wanted to go to and they gave me the name of Susan Corey out of the Taylor office. (She is a huge pilot advocate and truly wants to see all pilots get training that they want.) The Livonia, Wayne and Taylor offices are very familiar with the process. Susan assigned me a new case manager and I have been approved for both the 737 Type training and the reissue of my CFI certificates!!
Now about Michigans NWLB program. The government granted Michigan another 22 million dollars towards this program. You have until January 2010 before the funds are gone per my new case manger...so you have some time.
The Type ratings available in the Wayne and Oakland County District are: B777, B747,B757, B737, A320 and CE500. Each program is obviously different in length and cost.
Each pilot is entitled to the $10.000 given for the cost of the program. You WILL have out of pocket expenses such as food, hotel costs, airfare, and car rental. These are NOT included as covered expenses. This will vary with the program you are interested in.
This is an independant prgram meaning that you will be responsible for doing the research and the legwork to get things moving. That means attending the required classes, submitting the proper paper work and taking the required tests. Do not expect your case manager to hold your hand.
I would say that it has gone quite smoothly for me so far. No complaints. Tomorrow is another orientation (three hours) and I will have more information.
Being a laid off pilot for over 5 months I just want to help. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. Hope this helps and good luck.
Laluna
