U.S. Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Program
We are currently accepting quotes for FY25!
Please click here to fill out a Google Survey and you will receive that quote within 48 hours.
The CA Program will accept quotes starting SEPTEMBER 17th with a start date of NOVEMBER 1st.
If you don't receive a quote or need to ask any questions about the program, contact Kelly Parsons, CA Program Manager, at (910) 257-5807.
Since January 2020, when we announced that we had been officially approved and vetted for the U.S. Army Credentialing Assistance Program, over 400+ service members have successfully done their training with us!
This program allows you to pay for your flight training to earn your Private Pilot certificate, Instrument rating, Commercial Pilot certificate, Multi-Engine rating, Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments, Multi-Engine Instructor, Basic Ground Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor or Instrument Ground Instructor rating. Basically - we can help you with anything that will prepare you for flying as a career or just for enjoyment!
Who is eligible for the Credentialing Assistance Program?
Service members from Regular Army, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Enlisted are eligible to participate in this program. Here's a link for the Soldier CA Process Guide (how to apply for CA in Army Ignited)
How much can you receive towards your flight training?
Eligible Active Duty service members may use up to the fiscal year CA limit of $1,000 for a Flight related Credential. The remaining $3,000 can be used for the any of our Ground Instructor courses. Reserve and National Guard service members can use up to $4,000 each fiscal year.
What can the Credentialing Assistance Program pay for?
CA can be used to pay for flight training (both ground and flying), mandatory fees, exams and re-certification. Click here to see what the costs are involved in getting your private pilot certificate.
How do I apply for Credentialing Assistance?
Get more information click here to go to the Army's website for the Credentialing Assistance Program.
How do I get my flight training started with the Credentialing Assistance Program at Cape Fear Aviation?
Click here to fill out a Google survey. Once you complete that we will email you a quote that you submit to the Army Ignited site. We will also connect you with a CFI who will get you started on your ground training and answer any questions you have about flight training.
If you want to talk with our CA Program Manager, Kelly Parsons, for more specifics or questions about the Credential Program or the quote process, please contact her by text at (910) 257-5807 or [email protected].