Raider Air Announces the Gold Stars to Blue Skies Program
June 10, 2021, Boynton Beach Florida
Raider Air (RA), a division of the Brothers in Arms Foundation (BIAF), announced today the beginning of the Gold Stars to Blue Skies program.
"Today we excitedly announced the 'Gold Stars to Blue Skies program.' This program aims to prepare children of fallen Marine Special Operations Community members for exciting aviation careers, either in the civil or contracted military support roles. Since Raiders Air's inception in 2015, we have flown hundreds of family members to locations all across the US at no cost, thanks to our many patriotic partners. In doing so, we noticed many of the kids we have flown had shown great interest in aviation, so we decided to make this fascination a reality for them." said Steve Reichert, director of Raider Air.
In conjunction with an FAA Part 141 VA-approved pilot training school, Raider Air will provide qualified gold-star members with a chance to get started in aviation careers. Since the VA does not cover any costs associated with earning a private pilot certificate, Raider Air will offset the Part 141 private pilot training costs. After receiving their certificate, the students then have the ability to use their dad's VA benefits to cover the remaining costs of their flight training program.
Raider Air's goal is to raise $140,000 to cover the initial PPC/IFR costs of our students. Raider Air will cover all costs associated with;
The Brothers in Arms Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2009 by Phil Noblin, with a singular focus on outside-the-box solutions for supporting the Marines, Sailors, and families of those who serve in the Marine Special Operations community. Raider Air was established under BIAF to provide timely air transportation services for the families inside the community when tragedy strikes.
If you would like to contribute to this important program, you can do so by clicking HERE
Raider Air (RA), a division of the Brothers in Arms Foundation (BIAF), announced today the beginning of the Gold Stars to Blue Skies program.
"Today we excitedly announced the 'Gold Stars to Blue Skies program.' This program aims to prepare children of fallen Marine Special Operations Community members for exciting aviation careers, either in the civil or contracted military support roles. Since Raiders Air's inception in 2015, we have flown hundreds of family members to locations all across the US at no cost, thanks to our many patriotic partners. In doing so, we noticed many of the kids we have flown had shown great interest in aviation, so we decided to make this fascination a reality for them." said Steve Reichert, director of Raider Air.
In conjunction with an FAA Part 141 VA-approved pilot training school, Raider Air will provide qualified gold-star members with a chance to get started in aviation careers. Since the VA does not cover any costs associated with earning a private pilot certificate, Raider Air will offset the Part 141 private pilot training costs. After receiving their certificate, the students then have the ability to use their dad's VA benefits to cover the remaining costs of their flight training program.
Raider Air's goal is to raise $140,000 to cover the initial PPC/IFR costs of our students. Raider Air will cover all costs associated with;
- Personal Equipment (headset, flight bags)
- FAA Ratings & Certifications
- Books & Study Guides
- SIM Time
- Flight Audit Time
- Ground School Audit Time
- Online Ground Training
- Academic Advisor Support
The Brothers in Arms Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2009 by Phil Noblin, with a singular focus on outside-the-box solutions for supporting the Marines, Sailors, and families of those who serve in the Marine Special Operations community. Raider Air was established under BIAF to provide timely air transportation services for the families inside the community when tragedy strikes.
If you would like to contribute to this important program, you can do so by clicking HERE