Enrollment Instructions

International students enrolling in one of our programs or individual courses must enter the United States on a visa issued by Aviator Flight Training Academy and must stay in Aviator housing for the entire duration of their visa.

Aviator is approved by the INS to issue paperwork for the M-1 and F-1 visas under the foreign student exchange visitor program. The M-1 Visa may be issued to International Students who enroll in approved courses. If you are planning to come to the U.S. for flight training, you must enter on an M-1 or a F-1 Student Visa.

You will need to fill out the Application for Enrollment Form, and for the M-1 visa, submit a deposit of $1500.00, which will be applied to your account when you arrive. For the F-1 visa submit a deposit of $1,500.00 which will be applied to your account when you arrive. These deposits will be reimbursed back to you after the end of the 24 month program. If you leave prior to the end of the course, you will forfeit the entire deposit. Deposits can be made through our PayPal account.

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You may wire transfer your initial deposit (call us for drafting instructions).  It may take up to 15 working days for your deposit to clear our accounts. Upon receipt of your deposit and the application for enrollment, the original I-20 or IAP-66 Form will be Federal Expressed to your home. Remember we must have a complete physical address in order for Federal Express to deliver.

When you receive the original I-20 Form, take it to the U.S. Embassy in your country for approval. Please inform the school two weeks in advance of your arrival date and your flight information. A school representative will meet you at the airport to welcome you to the USA and Aviator Academy.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Enrollment Guide for International Students

  1. Fill out our enrollment form on our website
  2. If you have applied for a visa you will also need to register with SEVIS www.fmjfee.com - see their website for details
  3. Contact your local US Embassy to make an appointment, and ensure you have the required documentation and follow the correct procedure for the visa interview. Read your local US Embassy website extremely carefully!

  4. Contact Admissions at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to coordinate start date and arrival details. FAA Medical & Fingerprints can be completed on arrival at Aviator

  5. Register with the TSA for all courses - www.flightschoolcandiates.gov
  6. Information you will need about Aviator for TSA registration:
  7. Training Provider: Ari Ben Aviator, Inc.
    8. You will be a category 03 request with course codes as listed below: (Professional Pilot Program will need all three) PPL - 01, Multi - 02, IR - 03
  8. Pay the TSA a $130 processing fee for each course (Directly to the TSA, credit cards accepted)
  9. If you hold a foreign license and ratings you will also need to complete the FAA foreign license verification process - http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/foreign_license_verification/

Information you will need for the forms:

      Section 2 please have your verification letter mailed to:
          3800 St. Lucie Boulevard
          Fort Pierce, FL 34946
          USA
      Section 10 ensure you verify all your applicable ratings, night qualification, and medicals

          Section 11. Our nearest FSDO address is:
                       ASO-FSDO-15
                       5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite #500 
                       Citadel International, Orlando, FL 32822-5023

    Enclose copies of your licenses, including ratings page, and medicals, and either fax to +1 (405) 954-9922 or mail to the Federal Aviation Administration
                      Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760
                      P.O. Box 25082
                      Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082
                      (Ensure correct postage get it weighed at the post office and tracking is recommended)

Upon arrival in the United States an instructor will guide you through the application process which involves meeting the local FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), who will need to see your foreign licenses, medicals, and passport along with your verification letter. This process currently costs $50.

You will be issued a temporary airman certificate, which will later be replaced by a FAA Pilot Certificate based on your foreign licenses. This certificate will not be valid until a bi-annual flight review has been conducted as part of your check out before flying solo.

J-1 VISA Program

Our J-1 Visa Program is for aspiring International Students who wish to enroll in our Professional Flight Training Programs and then stay with us as Flight Instructors to help build their time toward the ATP rating. (Airline Transportation Pilot rating, 1500 hours). The Program takes 24 months for completion. Phase one of your training takes approximately five to six months to complete. Phase two is the remainder of the twenty-four month program to be a Flight Instructor. Our Flight Instructors are typically flying 70 to 120 hours a month of which approximately half of the hours are multi-engine. If you are interested please contact m.cohen@flyaviator.com

PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON J-1 VISA
International Students coming to Aviator Flight Training Academy under a J-1 Visa must have proof of medical insurance coverage when entering the United States, in accordance with Immigration 22 CFR 514.14(a) (published March 19, 1993.)

The Minimum Coverage Required Is:

  1. Medical benefits of at least $50,000.00 per accident or illness
  2. Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500.00
  3. Expenses associated with medical evacuation in the amount of $10,000.00
  4. A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness

As a reminder, the insurance policy should not contain any statements or clauses which preclude you, the exchange visitor, from coverage due to the nature of this program, which is flight training. Please note that the insurance requirements as established under 22 CFR 514.14(a), must be met for each exchange visitor and accompanying spouse or dependent.

You may obtain this coverage from
Compass Benefits Group www.compassbenefit.com

* Please read additional information.
**Prices are subject to change due to the instability of fuel costs. Please call before you arrive for the current prices.**

Aviator Flight College is a flight school which offers flight training and pilot training within the degree programs. The college accepts VA Post 911, Chapter 33, benefits and offers Federal loans for flight training.
Flight fees are estimated for planning purposes only. FAA requirements, fuel surcharges, and other uncontrollable factors may result in adjustments to these fees prior to or during the course of the academic year. ** Price Subject to Change Without Notice.