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Learn to Fly in Nebraska

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Never rush a badge. Fly only what you're trained and ready for, and plan it with your instructor. Safety first. Last checked October 2026.

Flight training in Nebraska

Nebraska has two R-ATP universities with similar costs: UNO at $78,500 through CFI (an Envoy Cadet partner) and UNK at $77,971.

  • Flying clubs

    3 listed in this file.

  • Flight schools

    3 rows in this file.

  • Airline ties

    None listed in this file.

Flying Clubs

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Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

Flying clubs are member-run groups that share the cost of aircraft. Because there's no profit markup, hourly rates are often lower than at a flight school, which makes a club one of the cheapest ways to build hours after your private certificate. You also get a community: mentors, safety pilots, fly-outs, and people who know the local examiners and instructors. The trade-offs are monthly dues, a buy-in or initiation fee at many clubs, waitlists, and the fact that not every club offers instruction or accepts student pilots. Rates move with fuel prices, so confirm current costs with the club before you join.

Clubs last checked 2026-10. The file counts 3: 2 community, 1 military, 0 university, 0 school-run. Data quality in the file: thin.

Showing 3 of 3. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

Flight Schools

Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

School details

University programs

University of Nebraska Omaha (Aviation Institute) (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aviation, Professional Pilot

City and airport
Omaha · Verify
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$78,500 incl. Private through Commercial, ME ($6,500), and CFI ($11,000); paid to the training provider

Scope: flight only

Source year: Current page

Sources

University of Nebraska at Kearney (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aviation Comprehensive

City and airport
Kearney · Verify
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,000. On FAA list: issued 7/18/2014, surrendered 5/12/2021, reissued 8/9/2025
Published flight cost
$77,971 (237 hrs); $95,389 with all certificates and ratings (282 hrs)

Scope: flight only

Source year: Sept 2025 presentation

Aid and GI Bill
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Airline partners
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Sources

Other

ATP Flight School (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Omaha (OMA)
Part 61 or 141
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Published cost
$123,995 from zero; $90,995 with private

Scope: fixed tuition; ~$10.5k–$12k exam fees and up to $5k location premium extra

Source year: 2026

VA approved
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Sources

Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

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  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

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  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

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Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: partial. Nebraska has two R-ATP universities with similar costs: UNO at $78,500 through CFI (an Envoy Cadet partner) and UNK at $77,971. UNK's R-ATP authority was surrendered in 2021 and reissued in 2025. ATP has an Omaha center.

All Nebraska flight schools, A–Z

  • ATP Flight School

State money

Airline hubs and bases

Not found This file lists no hub, focus city, or pilot base.

Regional and other carriers

Not found This file lists no other carrier base.

Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for Nebraska

Nebraska FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in Nebraska?

Nebraska has two R-ATP universities with similar costs: UNO at $78,500 through CFI (an Envoy Cadet partner) and UNK at $77,971. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for Nebraska?

The file lists 3 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for Nebraska?

Published costs are on each school row. Prices can change. Check the school for the current figure.

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