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Civilian Instructors

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Alice, TX

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Military Instuctors

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$200 - $500 a Month!

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FAA Certified Flight Simulator

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Rockport, TX

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Room & Board Available

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$200 - $500 a Month!

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All Ages

- Civilian Instructors - Alice, TX - Military Instuctors - $200 - $500 a Month! - FAA Certified Flight Simulator - Rockport, TX - Room & Board Available - $200 - $500 a Month! - All Ages

Join Sky Rider Aviation

Come see why we’re the Highest Rated Flight School in the Corpus Christi - Coastal Bend area!

Become A Pilot Today! $200 - $500 a Month.

Fulfill your dream of becoming a certified pilot with Sky Rider Aviation. Fast track to an airline pilot with major airlines or become a private pilot. Take a Discovery Flight to get started and begin your pilot journey today!

Click the “Learn More” button to read about starting costs and requirements, discounts, and other frequently asked questions.


  • Take the controls! For a 30-45 min introductory flight over our beautiful coastal bend landscape!

  • $199 all inclusive special, which includes aircraft, fuel and professional pilot.

    (*weight & balance permitting)

  • Not sure if flying is for you? Take an introductory flight lesson! You take the controls and fly the aircraft to experience the incredible joys of flying under the guidance of our expert flight instructors!

    Click here to learn more about discovery flights!

  • A Minimum 40 flight hours is required to qualify for a private pilot’s license.

    This can be achieved in as little as 6 months to 1 year on average (we’ve had as fast as 2 months!)

    Ultimately, the program caters to each individual student’s personal schedules and needs, and training timeline can be completed as desired!

  • Aircraft Rental - $190/hr

    Flight Instructor - $80/hr

    Simulator - $50/hr (FREE when keeping current)

    Fuel Included in price!

  • Get your Divers License to the skies at Sky Rider Aviation! The Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) is the first stop into the world of aviation and the beginning of your aviation career.

    A private pilot certificate allows you to fly to all civil airports in the United States, for personal pleasures and experiences with friends and family.

    Click here to learn more about Private Pilot’s License!

  • A minimum of 250 flight hours is required for a commercial pilot certificate.

  • Single engine aircraft rental - $190/hr

    Instructor - $80/hr

    Simulator - $50/hr (FREE when keeping current)

    Fuel Included in pricing!

  • The objective of our career pilot program is to prepare you for safe and effective careers as professional pilots.

    This allows you to fly aircraft you are rated for in a ‘for profit’ capacity, and can range from tours, to skydiving, to crop dusting, to charters, fire fighting, government, the airlines and more! The sky is the limit!

    Click here to learn more about Commercial Pilot’s license!

The Best Aviation School and
Flight Training

Sky Rider Aviation is a complete aviation school with quality flight training in the recreational and commercial airspace industries. Our Pilot Program is your most efficient path to becoming an airline pilot, with a fast track to all major airlines.

  • Qualified Military & Civilian Instructors

  • Quality Curriculum

  • Customized Training

  • Variety of Aircraft

  • Sporty’s Ground School

  • International Students Allowed

  • Easy To Sign Up For

  • Financing Available

  • Room and Board for Out of Town Students

  • Rockport and Alice Locations