HR 2182 · Pre-Pilot Pathway Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Byron Donalds [R-FL-19]
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Cosponsors
- 3
Summary
Pre-Pilot Pathway Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an apprenticeship program with flight training providers (e.g., flight schools) in order to establish a commercial pilot pipeline; DOT must issue any necessary regulations to implement the program within one year of the bill's enactment. Each flight training provider participating in the program may select up to eight applicants (or more applicants based on a determination by DOT) per academic year to serve as apprentices. DOT must take appropriate actions to develop methods to incentivize pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight school instructors, mentors, or program advisors at participating flight training providers. This includes developing pathway programs for pilots to gain initial qualifications or concurrent qualifications as certified flight instructors. Further, DOT must conduct an annual review of the apprenticeship program’s effectiveness, including the impact on addressing pilot shortages.
Recent actions
- Mar 18, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Mar 18, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Mar 18, 2025 Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.