Cost

Our Aviator Program prepares you to have a career as a pilot in under 14 months. 

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”