FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program

The FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program aims to attract future aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States and U.S. territories. The program will provide grants to eligible projects that support the education and recruitment of future aircraft pilots and/or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operator workforce. Eligible applicants include air carriers, accredited institutions of higher education, flight schools, labor organizations representing professional aircraft pilots, aviation-related nonprofit organizations, and state, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entities. The program will prioritize projects that create and deliver programs or curricula that provide meaningful aviation education to high school or secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education. • The program will support the transition to professional aircraft pilot or unmanned systems operator careers, including veterans of the armed forces. • The program will support robust outreach about careers in commercial aviation as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned system operator. • The program will enhance or expand the aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft system operator workforce.