General cost information:

At Specialized we strive to keep costs down so that flight training is accessible to everyone. We actually have some of the industry’s lowest costs based on our average students’ final costs associated with flight training. For example, we offer free and reduced cost flights to students that are willing to ride along on ferry, re-positioning, maintenance and sales flights. Over the years, our students have saved tens of thousands of dollars in flight training due to our school offering commercial flight services to the flying public. This allows our students to take advantage of the empty seats already being paid for by others. Below are some files you can download to get an idea of average costs to learn to fly here on the Monterey Bay with Specialized.

HELICOPTER TRAINING COST ESTIMATE

AIRPLANE TRAINING COST ESTIMATE

All costs are pay as you go. If you have questions, please call us.

Financing

AOPA Financial

Our flight training loan is not a typical student loan. It is a line of credit that can be used for any flight training school or program. You can use the funds to pay the school directly as you make your way from private pilot to instrument pilot and beyond.

• Private pilot's license for as little as $150-300 a month*

• Instrument rating for as little as $175 a month*

• Multi rating for as little as $75 a month*

Stratus Financial

Stratus Financial is on a mission to help aspiring pilots like you achieve your flight dreams as swiftly as possible through our hassle-free funding.

• Quick Access to Funds - Loans aim to close in 14 days or less

• Flexible Repayment Options - We will discuss multiple options during the loan approval process

• Transparent Terms - Understand what you are signing before closing

• Credit History - A lower credit score does not necessarily mean you will not be approved

• We understand the Flight School Lending Space - Our company was built for the sole purpose of funding student pilots' flight school costs

Scholarships

Financing your aviation education can be a challenge. If you do not have the necessary funds saved up, or a relative who is wiling to pay for your education, you will need to look at other options including financial aid and scholarships.  Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association – AOPA offers financing for flight training.

General Scholarships
Scholarships For Women
Regional Scholarships

General Scholarships links

1. AOPA Flight Training Scholarships

2. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Scholarships

3. National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Scholarships

4. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Scholarships

5. National Gay Pilots Association Scholarships

6. University Aviation Association (UAA) Scholarship Listing

7. LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships

8. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Scholarships

9. Hiller Aviation Museum Scholarship 2023 (16-18 Year Olds)

10. The Hayward Air Rally Aviation Scholarship

Scholarships For Women

1. Women in Aviation, International Scholarship Listing

2. Women in Corporate Aviation

3. Girls with Wings

4. Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots Scholarships

5. Whirly Girls Helicopter Training Scholarship

Regional Scholarships

1. The Alaska Airmen’s Association

2. Aero Club of New England

3. Montana Department of Transportation

Current Prices and Costs

(Updated 04/01/2023)

• Due to inflation and increasing costs across the board for all operations, Specialized will update our prices quarterly as shown below.

• Prices are subject to change at any time.

• The final price of any flight has many factors involved so please ask our staff for more information if you do not understand an aspect of how the billing process works.

Insurance REQUIREMENTS