Aviator Flight Training College

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.

Complete the Online Application & Deposit Form,  Your deposit will be held on your student account and will secure your enrollment date. The deposit will be reimbursed  after the end of the  program. If you leave prior to the end of the program, you will forfeit the entire deposit.

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 College.

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

1. Complete the Online Application & Deposit Form,  Your deposit will be held on your student account and will secure your enrollment date.
2. Submit all required eligibility documentation including, an "official transcripts" translated and certified to be at least the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma, copies of any pilot certificates received, college entrance examination scores (ACT, SAT, CLAST or equivalent), TOFEL scores (if required), a 500 word essay entitled "Why I Want To Be A Pilot" and any material that will help the registrars office determine eligibility for enrollment and transfer credit. Note you may send an unofficial transcript for planning purposes, however the college must have an official transcript on file before the start of classes. You may email, fax or mail these documents. For a list of transcription services see below.
   
3. If you have applied for a visa you will also need to register with SEVIS www.fmjfee.com - see their website for details
4. 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!
5. 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
6. Register with the TSA for all courses - www.flightschoolcandiates.gov
7. Information you will need about Aviator for TSA registration:
8. Training Provider: Ari Ben Aviator, Inc.
9. 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 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/

• Pay the TSA a $130 processing fee for each course (Directly to the TSA, credit cards accepted)

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.

• F1 Visa program is for aspiring International Students who wish to enroll in our Professional Flight Training Program 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 nine months to complete. Phase two is the OPT program where you stay on as a flight instructor to build your time towards the 1500 hours. Our Flight Instructors  typically flying 70 to 120 hours a month of which approximately half of the hours are multi-engine.
• Degree seeking students enrolled in the College will complete twelve months of instruction, 8 months of CPT (Internship), and then be offered an opportunity to stay on as an instructor in the F1 OPT Visa program.

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