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Ready to Enroll? It is easier than you think!
The entire enrollment process takes 2-3 months.
Enrolling in our flight training programs is designed to be straightforward and efficient. We offer 24/7 online support to promptly address any questions or unique situations. Below is a brief overview of the enrollment process, from your first contact with us to the moment you begin your flight training journey.
Admissoon requirememts are outlined in detail here >>> Please review them before proceeding.
Ab-Initio "from Zero" programs: For all ab-initio ("from Zero") programs, candidates need to have the following documents in order to fully complete the enrollment application form:
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Low-hour CPL holders : CPL holders who are applying for our "Pathway to ATPL" career development and internship programs will need to upload their CPL license, aviation medical and resume, in addition to the same documents as required for the ab-initio applicants.
Experienced pilots: experienced airline pilots who are enrolling into our license conversion program need to upload only their passport, pilot license, class 1 medical, and license verification letter from the FAA.
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To begin your enrollment, you'll need to complete a FREE student enrollment form through our online application. This form collects essential student information, confirming eligibility based on our qualification criteria, ensuring the ability to secure the U.S. F-1 visa or Canadian Study Permit, and passing the TSA/AFSP aviation student security clearance. The form is user-friendly and typically takes only 10 minutes to complete. Before starting the enrollment process, please review the minimum admission requirements.
If you are an international applicant interested in any of our professional professional single-license program with the training and internship integration in the United States or Canada please use this form:
Enrollment Application for ALL International Students
Application form for DGCA programs If you are an Indian citizen and live in India, and/or if you are applying applying for one of the specially optimized programs for which allow you to obtain both DGCA license and ICAO FAA or TCCA licenses, please use this form: Enrollment Application for DGCA-Indian Programs |
Application form for license conversions If you are an experienced airline pilot who is looking for a an ICAO ATPL to FAA ATPL or TCCA ATPL license conversion program, please fill out the following form License Conversion Assessment Form |
Application form for financing support If you require student loan bank support package, please ensure to read the Student Loans section of our website before submitting the enrollment application. You will also need to fill out the SLAS form and get your application tracking number before filling out the full enrollment applicaion above. The application tracking number can be used instead of Proof of Funds, which will be required to be submitted with the full Enrollment Application. Student Loan Support Application Form |
48 hours
If you receive preliminary acceptance, we will notify you via email and inform you that we will send your flight training agreement within the next 48 hours.
If we cannot make an acceptance decision at this stage due to various reasons, we will contact you for a short video Zoom interview to discuss your options and ensure that your program selection aligns with your overall airline career objectives. Our goal is to facilitate a fast and easy enrollment process and qualify as many applicants as possible.
This stage takes 2-3 working days.
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Once we finalize your paperwork and agree on the program dates, we will email you a link to a comprehensive flight training and internship agreement. This agreement will include all the details of your training program, its cost, terms and conditions, and the required payment schedule.
The agreement will also contain our company's bank details for the next stage of the enrollment process. You will need to review, sign, and submit the agreement.
1 Day
Once the flight training agreement is signed and all details are agreed upon, you, your sponsor, or your student loan bank will need to make the initial deposit payment. This deposit is refundable (subject to the terms and conditions of your flight training agreement) and covers the following items: government and administrative fees for the issuance of the I-20 form (required for academic and non-academic student visas for US programs) or LOA and regional government approval letter (required for academic and non-academic student visas for Canadian programs); academic document processing, evaluation, and translation fees (provided by J.Silny & Associates academic evaluation services); FedEx fees (mail and postage, if required); advanced internship reservation fees; and more. All details of the initial security deposit are outlined in section 4 of your flight training agreement.
The bank details for the enrollment deposit are provided on the last page of your flight training and internship agreement, typically in Addendum B.
5 days
Once we receive positive feedback from the evaluation agency regarding your academic credentials (in required), our FTP will issue you an I-20 form, for the U.S. visa application; or a special invitation letter (LOA) and a regional goverment approval certificate for a Canadian visa. As of January 2023, these documents can be emailed in e-format instead of being mailed in paper format.
2-4 weeks
U.S. Visa: Upon receiving an I-20 for the US visa application, you will need to contact a regional United States consulate (either by phone or through their website) to schedule your visa interview. U.S. visa applicants must attend the interview in person.
U.S. applicants will also need to file with SEVIS. SEVIS, part of the National Security Investigations Division, acts as a bridge for government organizations interested in information about non-immigrants whose primary reason for coming to the United States is to be students. On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), SEVP manages schools, non-immigrant students in the F and M visa classifications, and their dependents. The Department of State (DoS) manages Exchange Visitor Programs and non-immigrant exchange visitors in the F-class visa classification and their dependents. Both SEVP and DoS use the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to track and monitor schools, exchange visitor programs, and F, M, and J non-immigrants while they visit the United States and participate in the U.S. education system.
Go to SEVIS Payment Website here. Follow the easy instructions in English. Enter personal information. Make a payment using your major debit or credit card. Other payment methods maybe available, depending on your region. Receive the Payment Confirmation email, print it and bring it to the Consulate interview.
Canadian Visa: If you are applying for a Canadian program, you will need to complete a Student Permit visa application online for processing by the local Canadian consulate. Canadian visa applicants can complete the application process entirely online, with no requirement for a face-to-face interview.
We advise all applicants to review the visa application process and requirements located here: US Student Visas / Canadian Student Visas
3 days (U.S. Programs Only)
U.S Programs Only: If you have applied for the U.S. F-1 visa and are planing to arrive in the United States within the next 30 days, you will need to file for your TSA/AFSP clearance. Fill out the form Online via before arrival in the US. Submit your fingerprints to the TSA the next day after arrival. (We will take you to the local police station to do this). Our administrative team will guide you through the process. You will receive your final Notice of Approval from the TSA within the three days after submitting your fingerprints, so you can start flying.
Please note: For TSA clearance filing please use our college registrar office name and address, located on DHS website here >>>
2 weeks (U.S. Programs Only)
Once all of the above steps are completed, you will need to notify us of your arrival plans, so we can pick you up from the airport. Contact your consultant about the preferred arrival airport and pick up arrangements.
Have a great, safe flight training experience and clear skies!
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You need an F-1 visa for all the US academic programs (FPAP-1, College Degree, Pathway, etc) and you need M-1 visa for all US modular courses.
You will need a Canadian Student visa.
If you have specific questions about the visa forms, please contact your local consulate. We can not consult you about this, as each consulate has slightly different requirements.
Your consulate will tell you exactly which documents you need to bring. In addition, please ensure you bring the visa support documents you get from us.
Yes, you can. If your country does not maintain diplomatic relations with the US (like Iran or North Korea) you can still apply for the US student visa in the closest consulate located abroad.
Not a problem! We have extensive experience dealing with these issues and you need to contact us for detailed guidance on how to mitigate your personal situation.
You can review the full Frequently Asked Questions section here >>>