Our Partners
Sanders Flight Training Center partners with airlines, military programs, and aviation leaders to provide career-ready flight training and direct industry connections. Learn more.
Liberty University Flight Training Affiliate
Earn Your Degree While Training with Sanders Flight Training Center
Sanders Flight Training Center is proud to serve as an official Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) of Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics, one of the largest and most respected aviation programs in the country.
Through this partnership, students can complete Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Aviation while fulfilling their flight training requirements locally at Sanders Flight Training Center in Jasper, AL.
Liberty University offers a full range of military education benefits, including:
- VA funding
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Military Tuition Assistance
- College Credit for Military Training
This program is ideal for students who want to earn a degree, complete flight training, and use military benefits—without relocating.
Jacksonville State University Aviation Program
Earn Your Aviation Degree While Training at Sanders Flight Training Center
Through the partnership between Jacksonville State University and Sanders Flight Training Center, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Aviation while receiving professional flight training from experienced instructors in Alabama.
Whether your goal is to become a professional pilot, aviation leader, or public safety aviation specialist, this pathway combines academic excellence with real-world flight experience.
Jacksonville State University's Bachelor of Science in Aviation prepares students for leadership and operational roles throughout the aviation industry. Students can choose from three concentrations designed to support a variety of aviation career paths.
Areas of Concentration
- Commercial Aviation
Designed for students pursuing professional pilot careers through a combination of aviation coursework and flight training. - Aviation Management
Focused on leadership, business operations, and management roles within the aviation industry. - Public Safety Aviation
Prepares students for aviation careers supporting public safety agencies, government organizations, and community services.
Moving for flight training is a big step, and we want students to feel at home from day one.
Students training with Sanders Flight Training Center have access to housing opportunities, local amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Jasper, Alabama.
Nearby conveniences include:
- Student housing options
- Restaurants and coffee shops
- Grocery stores and shopping
- Fitness facilities
Outdoor recreation - Downtown Jasper events and activities
Our team is available to help answer questions about housing availability and student life in the area.
Do I complete my degree through Jacksonville State University?
Yes. Students are enrolled through Jacksonville State University and earn a degree from JSU while completing approved flight training requirements with Sanders Flight Training Center.
Can I visit Sanders before enrolling?
Absolutely. Prospective students and families are encouraged to schedule a visit to tour our facilities, meet instructors, and learn more about the training environment.
What flight ratings can I earn?
Training pathways may include Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor certifications depending on your educational and career goals.
Who do I contact for admissions questions?
For university admissions and degree-related questions, students should contact Jacksonville State University's Aviation Program. For flight training questions, housing information, or scheduling a tour, contact Sanders Flight Training Center.
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Operation Aviation Foundation
Through hands-on programs like the ACE STEM Academy, OAF combines early aviation education with STEM-focused learning, discovery flights, flight simulation, and mentorship. Their mission aligns with ours: to build a brighter future for aviation by creating clear, early pathways for students to pursue professional flight careers.
Together, Sanders and OAF are helping the next generation take to the skies with confidence, support, and opportunity.
Ace Your Airline Interview. With Spitfire Elite
It is our mission to do whatever it takes to help you land your dream job. We do this through precision interview coaching specifically tailored to you and your target airline.
Using a customized approach, we reverse engineer the interview experience and prepare you for even the smallest of details. We eliminate unknowns and teach you precisely what to expect. Our team of professionally trained interview coaches has helped over a thousand airline pilots and industry professionals successfully navigate the most difficult interviews at Fortune 500 companies. We teach an in-depth curriculum followed by hands on coaching to make sure you are ready for the interview.
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.
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.
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
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:
- Start training immediately and pay over time
- Choose a custom deposit and payment schedule
- Get approved with no credit check required
- Enjoy transparent terms with no hidden fees
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.
