Bill · H.R. 2182· House(119-HR-2182)
Pre-Pilot Pathway Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Byron Donalds
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Pre-Pilot Pathway Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to create an apprenticeship program for students at flight training providers. The program aims to build a pipeline of qualified individuals interested in becoming commercial pilots. Flight training providers, specifically those certified under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, are the target for this initiative. Participating providers can select a specific number of apprentices each academic year. The Act also includes provisions to incentivize retired or retiring pilots to serve as instructors or mentors. Finally, the Secretary is required to report on the program's progress and evaluate its effectiveness regarding pilot shortages.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The program creates new career opportunities for aspiring pilots.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The act creates formal apprenticeship pathways for students at flight training providers.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill establishes a pipeline for individuals to enter the commercial pilot profession.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishing a Pilot Pipeline: The program aims to create a pipeline of qualified and interested individuals to become commercial pilots (Section 2(b)).
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Mentorship Opportunities: The Secretary is tasked with developing methods to incentivize retired military pilots, retiring airline pilots, and program graduates to serve as instructors, mentors, or program advisors (Section 2(g)).
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Instructor Pathways: The bill seeks to develop pathway programs for pilots to gain initial or concurrent qualifications as certified flight instructors (Section 2(g)).
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Program Oversight: The Secretary must conduct an annual review to evaluate the program's effectiveness, specifically looking at how it addresses pilot shortages (Section 2(h)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Additional Requirements: Flight training providers are permitted to impose additional requirements on apprentices, such as modifying the terms of service of the apprenticeship program (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Limited Selection: Each participating flight training provider may only select up to 8 applicants, or more if the Secretary deems it appropriate based on the provider's size and type (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas