Cost and Financing

Transparent Pricing for Your Aviator Program

Students enrolled in the Aviator Program who need tuition or financial assistance will now have access to an innovative new financing option to pay for their courses, thanks to our partnership with Meritize platform. It considers academic and/or military achievements to enhance credit evaluation for improved loan options.

The cost for the Aviator Program has a few pricing options and includes everything from start to finish, flying aircraft with the latest technology and with the state’s best certified flight instructors.

Private to CFI-I

Cash: 98,997

Finance: DPE Fees: $109,997

Finance: DPE Fees + Living Expenses: $121,997

Do you already have a Private Pilot Certificate? You can start the program with a Private Pilot Certificate and 80 hours of flight time. The cost to start with a Private Pilot Certificate is below.

Instrument to CFI-I

Cash: $78,997

Finance: DPE Fees: $89,997

Finance: DPE Fees + Living Expenses: $101,997

What’s Included in the Cost of Program

365 days a year of in-air training

Ground school training

Simulator practice time

All FAA Ratings and Certifications

Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Andrew P

Scottsdale, AZ

“The instructors are smart, friendly and patient. The students at the school seem happy to be there and are very positive, which is refreshing. And the aircraft (C172’s) are top-notch. That was one of the big selling points for me. Safe, newer and well-taken care of airplanes.”

Garth S

Chandler, AZ

“Sierra Charlie Aviation is a top notch flight school. Excellent instructors, excellent planes (and plenty of them), and a friendly, professional, supportive culture in which to learn.”

Patrick N

Scottsdale, AZ

“From my first interaction with Sierra Charlie, they have been a dream to work with! Luke reached out first after I emailed about the Multi-Engine Add-On, very easy to talk to and very helpful.”

David O

Scottsdale, AZ

“Unlike other places, their planes are brand new and have the Garmin G1000 cockpit. So if you’re looking for flight lessons or a flight school in Phoenix or Scottsdale, I highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation.”

Melissa B

Scottsdale, AZ

“After spending a lot of time researching all of the flight schools in Arizona and Texas, I’m so glad I chose Sierra Charlie Aviation. The owner of the flight school, Scott, has an excellent team of experienced flight instructors with an evident passion for flying!”

Bricen B

Scottsdale , AZ

“I started my flight training at Sierra Charlie Aviation in January. […]They have all brand new C172S models with g1000s, a student pilot’s dream. Although the aviator program was rigorous the training I received was impeccable. Witnessing it firsthand, I can agree that the culture is different and it is by far the best school I have ever attended! 10/10”

Alexis P

Scottsdale, AZ

“Best flight school ever! After doing a few discovery flights at schools throughout the valley, I am so happy I went with Sierra Charlie!”

Madilyn R

Scottsdale, AZ

“Sierra Charlie Aviation is a 10/10 would recommend flight school! I called them to ask about what career program they had available and as luck would have it they were launching their Aviator Program! Joe, the VP offered a tour same day.”