M-1 Visa Training

For the International Student interested in obtaining FAA Private through Commercial Training

An M-1 Visa is required for participation in these courses. The M-1 Visa Training Course is designed to give international students
the basic requirements for a career in aviation. The following is a description of the pilot training courses offered by FlightSafety
Academy for the airline-oriented, career-minded international student.
Two Training Options: Both training options outlined here include the licenses required for commercial flight. These will be earned
through a combination of ground school (academic class), simulator time and flying time in the aircraft. With a M-1 Visa, you are
permitted to take courses up to one year. After the one-year term, you will return to your home country.
Option 1: Begin with the Private Pilot License (PPL) and then earn your Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine licenses and
optionally add the Single-Engine Commercial Rating. Option 2: Begin also with the Private Pilot License and earn your Commercial
and Instrument licenses in the Single-Engine aircraft. You can then add on your Commercial Multi-Engine Rating.

Option 1: FAA Private/Multi-Engine/Instrument/Commercial Multi-Engine Course

Duration: 45 weeks
Cost

Instruction
Option 1:

$10,122.00
$8,261.00
$19,561.30
$20,655.15

Private Pilot Certification Course

Additional Aircraft Rating Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Instrument Rating Course
Commercial Pilot Certification Course
Total Training
Additional Costs and Supplies

$58,599.45
$1,825.00

Total

$60,424.45

Estimated Training Timeline

Private
Multi-Engine
Certificate

Private SingleEngine Certificate

Commercial
Multi-Engine
Certificate

Instrument
Certificate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Private
Ground
School

Multi-Engine
Ground School

Multi-Engine
Commercial
Ground School

Instrument
Ground
School

Option 2: FAA Private/Instrument/Commercial Single-Engine Course with Multi-Engine Add

Duration: 49 weeks
Cost

Instruction
Option 2:

$10,122.00
$13,873.30
$25,251.15
$10,485.00

Private Pilot Certification Course

Instrument Rating Course
Commercial Pilot Certification Course
Additional Aircraft Rating Multi-Engine Land
Total Training
Additional Costs and Supplies

$59,731.45
$1,875.00
$61,606.45

Total

Estimated Training Timeline

Duration: 44 weeks

Option 2 Estimated Training Timeline

Instrument
Certificate

Private SingleEngine Certificate

Commercial
Single-Engine
Certificate

Multi-Engine
Add-On
Certificate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
Private
Ground
School

Instrument
Ground School

Commercial
Ground
School

Multi-Engine
Add-On
Ground School

Note: The hours contained here are projected based on the currently approved TCO under Part 141 FAR requirements. Any new regulatory changes may affect the price
and number of required hours needed for certification. Any additional hours required in order to achieve individual proficiency, would be at the published hourly rates.

2805 Airport Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960

FlightSafety Academy
Tel 800.800.1411 Tel 772.564.7600 Fax 772.564.7660
E-mail: academy@flightsafety.com www.flightsafetyacademy.com
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F-1 Visa Training

For the International Student interested in Professional Pilot Training with Potential Opportunity for Employment as a CFI
The following is a description of the International Professional Pilot Course offered by FlightSafety Academy for the airline-oriented, careerminded international student. An F-1 Visa is required for participation in this course. Each student must begin their academic year by obtaining
the Private Pilot License, Additional Aircraft Rating Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating Course and a Commercial Multi-Engine Certification
with a Commercial Single-Engine Add-on followed by the CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) course. Individuals, who already hold a Private Pilot
License, can be considered for the International Professional Pilot Course if their total flight time does not exceed 80 hours and all previous
training meets the prerequisites of the F-1 Visa guidelines. There is no exception to this rule due to the strict program hours minimum needed
to participate in OPT (Optional Practical Training).
After one academic year of training and successful completion of CFI, the student is then eligible for consideration for OPT up to one year as
an Academy IP (Instructor Pilot). OPT is not guaranteed with the issuance of the F-1 Visa and FlightSafety Academy employment opportunities
vary* (see disclaimer). The application for employment authorization is approximately $380.00 and is the students responsibility. FlightSafety
Academy charges an additional $100.00 to cover the handling and preperation costs.Those who apply and are accepted as Academy IPs are
required to complete a standardization course of training prior to being a FlightSafety Instructor. FlightSafety Academy reserves the right to
discontinue a students participation in OPT at any time. As an F-1 student, you have the option to gain additional ratings such as CFI-I
(Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument) and MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor) if you choose to enhance your training however this is not required.
After completing the International Professional Pilot Course the student will then return to their home country.

International Professional Pilot Course

Duration: 57 weeks

Instruction

Cost
$10,122.00
$8,261.00
$19,561.30
$20,655.15

Private Pilot Certification Course

Additional Aircraft Rating Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Instrument Rating Course
Commercial Pilot Certification Course

$3,151.25

Commercial Pilot Additional Class Rating Single-Engine

Flight Instructor Certification (CFI)
FlightSafety Instructor Pilot Interview/Screening

$10,580.00

Total Training
Additional Costs and Supplies

$72,330.70
$1,875.00

Total

$74,205.70

Optional Practical Training (Disclaimer)

Duration: up to 12 months

*FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC. PROVIDES NO ASSURANCES A STUDENT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR

EMPLOYMENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, OR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE OFFERED TO ANY STUDENT UPON
COMPLETION OF ITS TRAINING OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF AN F-1 VISA.

Estimated Training Timeline

Begin PPL
Stage 1

1st Year
by Month

Begin
Multi-Engine/Instrument/Commercial Multi-Engine

Begin Single-Engine
Add-On

10

11

Complete
PPL
Private
Multi-Engine
Certificate

Private SingleEngine Certificate

1st 11 Months
1
by Week

10 11

12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21

Private
Ground
School

2nd Year
by Month

(If selected as an
academy IP)

22 23 24 25

Multi-Engine
Ground School

Begin
CFI

12

Complete
Multi-Engine/Instrument/
Commercial Multi-Engine

26 27 28

Commercial
Multi-Engine
Certificate

Instrument
Certificate

29 30 31 32

33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40

41 42 43

44

Multi-Engine
Commercial
Ground School

Instrument
Ground
School

Begin Standardization/OPT

13

Complete
Single-Engine
Add-On

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Complete
CFI

22

23

24

= Flying Time

Note: The hours contained here are projected based on the currently approved TCO under Part 141 FAR requirements. Any new regulatory changes may affect the price
and number of required hours needed for certification. Any additional hours required in order to achieve individual proficiency, would be at the published hourly rates.

FlightSafety Academy 2805 Airport Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960

Tel 800.800.1411 Tel 772.564.7600 Fax 772.564.7660
E-mail: academy@flightsafety.com www.flightsafetyacademy.com
A Berkshire Hathaway company
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

REV APR 16