Welcome to the AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards

We’ve revamped the Flight Training Experience Awards for 2025, transitioning from a survey-based model to a more focused, application-driven approach.

How to Get Started

Create an account by clicking the “START APPLICATION” button below.

Start Application

• Please note that your AOPA.org login credentials will not grant access to this application.
• You will be creating a separate account for this award process using a valid email address.
• You may use the same email address that you use for AOPA.org if you prefer

You will need:

• Your AOPA membership number
• Flight schools must also have an AOPA Airport Directory Listing.

Check to see if your school has a listing here: https://www.aopa.org/travel/flight-tools/airports-directory
If not, you can request one by emailing us at airportdirectory@aopa.org

References

• Instructor applicants will need at least five (5) references and Flight Schools will need ten (10) references from customers you trained in the preceding year (12 months).
• Additionally, you may also request references from instructors and/or DPEs who have conducted business with you in the last 12 months.
• This is all included in the application process.

Key Dates

• Applications open at noon (ET) Tuesday September 3, 2024 and close at noon (ET) Thursday October 31, 2024.
• Awards will be announced no later than March 5, 2025 at Redbird Migration.
• Distinguished and Regional Best winners will be notified prior to Redbird Migration

Please email us with any questions at ftinitiative@aopa.org