Three reasons.
Your peace of mind is reason one.
Every instructor is FAA-certified.
All of our flight instructors hold a CFI; most hold CFII and MEI ratings too. You're handing your kid to a real, credentialed pilot with genuine care.
Real science, math, and engineering in the cockpit.
Aviation is applied STEM. Your kid uses physics, meteorology, navigation, and systems thinking in real time, with real consequences. Our mastery-based approach lets every student learn by doing, at their own pace, until each concept truly clicks.
Every dollar stretches further.
We're an Arizona ESA-approved vendor, and we offer Pilots Lounge classes four times a month at $50 to provide access to lower-income students. ESA funds also apply directly to our classes, camp, and lessons.
Trusted by Arizona families.
"My son has been flying with Kids in Aviation since he was 13. The care and patience on his first discovery flight got him hooked on soaring through the sky."
"We LOVE Kids in Aviation! My daughter has been flying with them for 2 1/2 years. The owners genuinely care, and her instructors have helped her feel comfortable and confident in the cockpit."
"My children learned so much, fly logs, ground school, weather, and more. They came home excited for their next classes. I proudly recommend KIA for sparking curiosity into a firm yes I want to fly."
"Kids in Aviation made our son's 9th birthday unforgettable! The experience was engaging, educational, and so thoughtfully put together. The memories made today will last a lifetime."
"My daughter has been taking lessons with CFI Daniel for 9 months. This program has taught her discipline, accountability, time management, and a strong work ethic, plus confidence and a sense of purpose."
"My son has been flying with KIA for 3 years. He started at 13 and is getting ready for his first solo flight this week. He's learned at his own pace with amazing instructors every step."
REAL KIDS. REAL FLIGHTS. REAL MEMORIES.
See what happens when a kid
touches the controls.
Student at the controls
Aircraft maintenance hands-on
Every kid brings something to the skies.
Kids in Aviation was built on the belief that aviation should be for everyone. Not just kids with connections or cash. We exist to make the cockpit accessible to any kid who wants to be there.
Your ESA funds work here.
Kids in Aviation is an approved vendor under Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Your ESA funds can pay for Discovery Flights, our 5-Class Curriculum, Pilots Lounge, and most of our flight lessons. We'll walk you through the attestation and submission.
