Flight Instructor

A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit of a higher pilot's license, certificate or rating.

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Matching Flight Instructor Colleges

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $8,325 average out-state tuition; $8,325 average in-state tuition

Averett University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $36,900 average out-state tuition; $36,900 average in-state tuition

South Dakota State University

Four or more years; Public; $11,283 average out-state tuition; $7,773 average in-state tuition

Dodge City Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $1,710 average out-state tuition; $1,410 average in-state tuition

University of Maine at Augusta

Four or more years; Public; $18,210 average out-state tuition; $7,350 average in-state tuition

University of North Dakota

Four or more years; Public; $13,323 average out-state tuition; $8,882 average in-state tuition

Madisonville Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $15,048 average out-state tuition; $4,296 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Flight Instructor Majors

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AOPA / Boeing Professional Flight Training Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

$20,000 February 09, 2024 See Details
 

AOPA / Boeing Professional Flight Training Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

award

$20,000

deadline

February 09, 2024
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CAE Citation Bravo Type-Rating Scholarship

Women in Aviation, International

$18,000 October 12, 2023 See Details
 

CAE Citation Bravo Type-Rating Scholarship

Women in Aviation, International

award

$18,000

deadline

October 12, 2023
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V.R. Eaton Aviation and Aeronautics Academy Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

$14,000 February 09, 2024 See Details
 

V.R. Eaton Aviation and Aeronautics Academy Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

award

$14,000

deadline

February 09, 2024
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BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship

Foster Love

Up to $11,000 Varies See Details
 

BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship

Foster Love

award

Up to $11,000

deadline

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AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

$10,000 February 09, 2024 See Details
 

AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

award

$10,000

deadline

February 09, 2024
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Fred and Diane Fitts Memorial Flight Training Scholarship by CAA

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

$7,500 February 09, 2024 See Details
 

Fred and Diane Fitts Memorial Flight Training Scholarship by CAA

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

award

$7,500

deadline

February 09, 2024
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AeroStar ATP CTP Certification Training Scholarship

Women in Aviation, International

$5,200 October 12, 2023 See Details
 

AeroStar ATP CTP Certification Training Scholarship

Women in Aviation, International

award

$5,200

deadline

October 12, 2023
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Vorbeck Aviation Scholarship

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Vorbeck Aviation Scholarship

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

award

$5,000

deadline

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Sporty's Foundation Aviation Scholarship

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Sporty's Foundation Aviation Scholarship

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Boeing Scholars Program

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Up to $7,500 Varies See Details
 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Boeing Scholars Program

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

award

Up to $7,500

deadline

Varies
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