The Fred and Diane Fitts Memorial Flight Training Scholarship by CAA
Scholarship Description
Corporate Aircraft Association (CAA) in memory of Fred and Diane Fitts. Fred Fitts was a pilot and FBO owner before starting the Corporate Aircraft Association in 1990. Together with his wife, Diane, the couple built the successful fuel and resource purchasing program from scratch. CAA continues to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Part 91 operators by the power of their membership numbers to negotiate the best possible fuel prices.
Designed to help young people get into aviation, CAA hopes these scholarships will allow future generations to fulfill the Fitts’ goal of providing value and quality to others.
Eligibility Requirements
Private pilot certification or instrument rating.
Age 17-35 years at the time of application submission.
Preference is given to applicants interested in becoming corporate pilots, members of CAA and their relatives, and employees of CAA-preferred FBOs and their relatives.
Application Start Date
September 5, 2025
Application End Date
February 10, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
No
Field of Study
- Pilot Training
FAA Pilot Airman Certificate
- Private Pilot
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual