Your Aviation Career Starts Here
Built on the foundation of DreamLaunch, a national speaking tour that has inspired over
68,000 students since 2004, AviationStart continues its mission to shape the future of aviation and aerospace.
AviationStart is making career access easier than ever—connecting aspiring aviation students and professionals to over $20 million in scholarships, training programs, and career pathways to turn their aviation dreams into reality.
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Empowering the Next Generation
of Aviation and Aerospace Professionals
How to Make $100k per Year as a CFI
Check out Jamail’s Interview with a successful CFI!
Everyone says you can't make real money as a CFI. Cole Melby didn't get the memo. On the debut of the AviationStart Show w/ FLYING Magazine, he breaks down how to make $100K as a new flight instructor, and why the same blueprint works for anyone willing to run it. If you thought instructing was just a way to bridge from your certificate to the airlines, this one will change how you see the job.
Ready, Set, Launch Your Career!
AviationStart connects you with the resources, guidance, and opportunities to help you
launch your career with confidence.
Find Career Connections and $20Million+
in Scholarships!
Jamail Larkins founded AviationStart to remove barriers and make aviation careers more accessible. Without industry connections or financial backing, he became one of the youngest airshow pilots in the country, proving that anyone with determination can succeed in aviation.
Today, AviationStart helps aspiring students and professionals take flight by providing access to over $20 million in scholarships, training programs, and career pathways—turning aviation dreams into reality.
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