Academy of Aviation offers you many ways to finance your training. We encourage you to consider these loan opportunities to help get your financing in place.
Financing Options
Flight Training Programs: Domestic & International Students
Career Pilot Program
Full Financing For Commercial and Career Pilot students.
Exclusive 5-Month Zero-To-MEI Pilot Pathway. Ultra-competitive pricing with guaranteed fixed cost starting from Zero Experience. Part 141 training at every location.
Private Pilot Course
Change your life and fly for fun.
Your PPL and Instrument Rating headquarters. Including prices, duration and the differences between Part 141 and Part 61 flight training.
International Students
Study abroad in the United States.
Academy of Aviation is dedicated to making you the best candidate for an airline, charter, cargo or other professional pilot career.
Spectacular Summer Offer! Get a Free C-172 G1000® Upgrade for your Instrument Rating. Or, get your CFII for Free.
You can choose one offer only. For full-time Career Pilot students enrolled in the "Zero to Hero" program. Offer good through June 30.Academy of Aviation's International Student Network
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You will fly small planes in the same airspace as major flights, and learning to become a pilot in these airspaces will give you the experience and confidence to fly anywhere.
Valid at all campuses. Call us for information about how to set this offer up. We're here to help you.
Financing OptionsCareer Pilot Program: Price Comparison
Introducing our "Zero to Hero" Career Program
Academy of Aviation offers career flight training with a Fixed Cost Pricing starting from zero experience. Prices are based using average flight hours for course completion. Additional non-tuition expenses and fuel surcharges, if applicable, are not included. All prices are subject to change.Academy of Aviation Price
$57,790
Cessna 152
Cessna 152
- Utilize our optional Accelerator to access the fastest program available, the "5-Month Fast Track Accelerated Career Course."
- Part 141 at EVERY location means strict FAA oversight.
- CFIs are AOA Employees, not independent contractors.
- Multi Engine Fleet: Cutting Edge Diamond DA42 Twin Star / Maximum speed: 227 mph (365 km/h, 197 kn)
- Finance your full career pilot training with Sallie Mae or one of our other finance partners.
- Upgrade to the Cessna 172 G1000® for your Instrument Rating: add $1,820.
- Upgrade to the Cessna 172 G1000® for your Whole Program: add $11,235.
- Prices at our White Plains location will be higher.
Competitor Price
$87,995
Piper Archer
Piper Archer
- 7-Month Not-as-Fast Track
- Part 61 Only - No FAA oversight.
- CFIs are independent contractors.
- Multi Engine Fleet: Piper Seminole / Maximum speed: 193 mph (311 km/h, 168 kn)
- Advertises a "Reserved Loan," but contrary to our competition's claims, we too can help you obtain financing as a Sallie Mae Approved provider
Private Pilot Course: Price Comparison
Private Pilot License Course and Prices
The prices below are derived from three sources: The national average for flight schools, Academy of Aviation's price quoting based on our own student completion averages, and Part 141 minimum hours for course completion. Prices are separated by plane type: Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 G1000®. **You may finish your training under Part 141 minimums, but you should expect to realistically finish under AOA's average price.National Average Price
$15,040
PPL (C-152)
PPL (C-152)
- PPL: $20,010 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
- Instrument: $9,020 (C-152)
- Instrument: $11,260 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
*Academy of Aviation Price
$12,950
PPL (C-152)
PPL (C-152)
- PPL: $17,150 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
- Instrument: $7,880 (C-152)
- Instrument: $9,700 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
- Prices at our White Plains location will be higher.
**Part 141 Minimum Price
$7,250
PPL (C-152)
PPL (C-152)
- PPL: $9,350 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
- Instrument: $6,790 (C-152)
- Instrument: $7,770 (C-172 G1000® Upgrade)
