VISA and TSA
When VISA and TSA are required our experience staff will be there to assist you obtaining the I-20 form and the M-1 visa.
TSA Application Process
All Non-USA citizens enrolled in any simulator center training program that includes flight training sessions will need TSA clearance.
To have TSA clearance, a background check of the non-U.S. citizen will be performed.
FTSP’s mission is to ensure that individuals participating in flight training do not pose a threat to aviation or national security. Under U.S. law, U.S. flight training providers are prohibited from training any flight training candidates or students unless they have submitted certain information to TSA, and TSA has determined that the individual does not pose a threat to aviation or national security.
Flight training candidates use this online portal to apply for a security threat assessment. A determination of eligibility from the security threat assessment allows a candidate to participate in flight training with an FAA-regulated flight training provider. Candidates must complete the FTSP application before they may begin flight training.
M-1 Visa
Students requiring an M-1 visa to travel to the US.
International students needing an M-1 visa must complete an I-20 form.
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. You must have a student visa to study in the United States. Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an M visa.
Airman Certificate and/or Rating ApplicationSupplemental Information and Instruction
FAA Form 8710-1
The information collected on this form is necessary to determine applicant eligibility for airman ratings. We estimate it will take 30 minutes to complete this form.