Flight School Financing

Since 1996, Sanders Flight Training Center has been shaping the future of aviation by delivering structured, accelerated, and career-focused flight training.

Flight School Overview

Financial Tools For Training Success

Sanders Flight Training Center advises every student to become a full-time student, as flying regularly without distraction is the key component in minimizing overall flight training cost and landing the aviation career of your dreams. Because we recognize that not every student has the financial means to make such a commitment, we have established strategic financial partnerships to provide all our students with the opportunity to succeed in pursuing their professional career aspirations.

The Stratus Story

Stratus Financial was founded by FAA Certificated Flight and Ground Instructors passionate about helping others achieve their aviation dreams. We know it’s not just about achieving your dreams (because we looked up in the sky every time, we heard an airplane too!), but funding your family’s dreams as well. That’s why Stratus was created, because with Stratus, the sky is no longer the limit.

Exceptional Lending Packages

Your Aviation Dreams Start Here

You’re not just a number, and it shows with Stratus. We look beyond the typical FICO scores and look at you as a whole aviator. We want to set you up for success before you even apply with us!

We offer exceptional lending packages, including:

The best rate you’ll get anywhere to go from zero to hero!
Full financing for your entire flight training and more
Affordable payment options, including deferment for 12 months while you complete your training AND find a job.
Pay your loan off any time you want with no consequences or penalties whatsoever.

Career Resources

Stratus Has You Covered For Resources For Your Aviation Career

Counseling with our team of flight instructors and ground instructors to support you through flight training, check rides and interviews with airlines.
Resume reviewing, editing, and building
AMA Phone Calls with Pilots in the 121 and 135 Industry – What It’s like, How They Got Their Job, etc.

All Inclusive Options

While many flight school loans only cover the cost of flight training, a loan through stratus financial may be written to cover many expenses critical to your flight training success such as:

Lodging
Required Supplies
Written Test Fees
Check Ride Fees

This removes several life stressors allowing the Stratus student to become fully focused on flight training.

Student Loans Developed For Pilots, By Pilots

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

If limited credit or income is a concern, you may need a co-borrower. Please have your co-borrower complete their application as well. All course pricing listed on our website represents cash based pricing. Additional origination charges will apply.

Flexible Payment Plans Through Lumion

Sanders Flight Training Center offers tuition payment plans through Lumion, giving students an easy, interest-free way to finance their training without the burden of large upfront costs.

With Lumion, you can:

Whether you're starting as a private pilot or working toward your ATP, Lumion helps remove financial barriers so you can stay focused on your aviation goals.

Our Locations

Expanding Our Reach and Impact

With growing demand for professional pilot training, Sanders Flight Training Center has expanded beyond its headquarters in Jasper. Today, the flight school operates three training locations in Alabama.