{"id":7304,"date":"2026-07-01T08:22:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/us\/?p=7304"},"modified":"2026-07-01T08:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:26:38","slug":"how-much-does-pilot-training-school-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/us\/news-events\/how-much-does-pilot-training-school-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does pilot training school cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It\u2019s no secret that becoming an airline pilot isn\u2019t cheap. However, achieving a commercial pilot certification is a significant achievement. And beyond career opportunities, it opens up the world and gives people access to countries they could only dream of visiting.<\/p>\n

In this blog post, we break down the cost of flight training and outline how aspiring pilots can manage their costs, so no one has to miss out.<\/p>\n

How much can I expect to pay to become a pilot?<\/strong>
The cost of pilot training depends on your experience to date. If you\u2019re starting on zero hours, you can expect to pay $102,000. If you already hold a private pilot license (PPL), the total is $83,800.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re self-funding, at Skyborne we\u2019re committed to helping you complete your training smoothly and cost effectively, which is why we allow our students to pay in 5 instalments throughout the duration of training.<\/p>\n

How can I manage those costs?<\/strong>
If self-funding isn\u2019t an option for you, there are alternatives to allow you to complete your pilot training.<\/p>\n

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  1. Skyborne is one of the only flight training schools to accept the 529 plan<\/strong>. Traditionally limited to accredited universities, 529 College Savings Plans now cover vocational and career-oriented training, including pilot training at academies such as Skyborne.<\/li>\n
  2. We also partner with Sallie-Mae<\/strong> to offer aspiring pilots a career training student loan. Credit rating rules and interest rates apply, and most students will need a cosigner due to likely lack of credit history, but this is a great option for those who want to wait until they have qualified before they start paying for their pilot training.<\/li>\n
  3. Finally, Stratus Financial<\/strong> is on a mission to help pilots achieve their flight dreams as swiftly as possible through hassle-free flight school student loan programs. To be eligible, aspiring pilots must be 18 years of age, a US citizen or have a green card, and have a bank account in the United States. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    We understand that funding professional flight training<\/a> can be challenging, but we don\u2019t want that to stop anyone from pursuing their dreams of a career in the skies.<\/p>\n

    For more information on funding and financing options at Skyborne, visit: https:\/\/skyborne.com\/us\/finance-funding\/<\/a> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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