American Aviator Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to help veterans become commercial pilots by providing grants to eligible flight schools. The program, funded with $5 million annually from 2024-2029, supports schools that hold FAA certification and have partnerships with major airlines. Grants cover veterans' training costs (like flight hours and materials) for specific pilot certificates, after veterans use existing education benefits for covered expenses. Schools must use no more than 10% of grant funds for administration and report on veterans' training progress. The bill directly affects veterans seeking aviation careers and participating flight schools.