The FAA is investing $26 million to develop the next generation of aviation professionals, from mechanics to pilots to drone operators.
The investment will go toward:
- Aviation training programs to equip future pilots with technical skills
- Aviation apprenticeships and internships to provide new pilots with hands-on experience
- Proactive student outreach to bolster recruitment numbers
- Training future pilots using state-of-the-art tools like simulators.
Available grants include:
- Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants, which fund efforts to educate and recruit students to become aircraft pilots or drone operators.
- Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants, which support initiatives focused on educating and recruiting future aviation mechanics and maintenance technicians.
The grants are not for individuals, but for schools, aviation organizations, aviation-related nonprofit organizations, air carriers, labor groups, and state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments.
The deadline to apply is June 22, 2026.
For more information: FAA.gov
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