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International Pilot Program

The International Pilot Program is a key program for international students working towards a career as an airline pilot.

What does the International Pilot Program include?

Our International Pilot Program, takes you from little or no flying experience to a qualified commercial pilot via our Edge and Elite course footprints.

You will learn to fly at our Orlando Flight School which boasts state-of-the-art facilities, with approximately 100 single-and-multi engine aircraft as well as flight training devices.

At our Orlando Flight School, you will take part in a combination of classroom and practical professional pilot training.

This program includes:

  • Ground School theory training
  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • Instrument Rating training
  • Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Certificate/Rating
  • CFI and CFI-I courses
  • Pilot Performance Pack: all of your professional gear needed to take to the skies

Course overview

Type International

Location Sanford, Florida

Required experience None

Duration To commercial pilot

Who can apply for our International Pilot Program

The International Pilot Program is open to students looking to qualify as a pilot in the US. By completing this professional pilot training, you will be qualified to apply to fly commercial aircraft for US airlines.

Minimum admission requirements for our International Pilot Program are as follows:

  • Age - At least 16 years old in order to receive your Private Pilot Certificate
  • Language - Evidence of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English
  • Funding - Proof of funding for full cost of education, including pilot training fees and living expenses
  • Education - A high school graduate or equivalent
  • Medical - Able to obtain an FAA medical certificate
  • Visa - Able to obtain and maintain an international student visa (F-1 or M-1)

International Pilot Program investment

The cost of our International Pilot Program alligns with the cost of our US Edge and Elite programs:

  • Edge: $85,000 
  • Elite: $28,900

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