FLIGH TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Are you an international student seeking helicopter flight training in the United States?
There are many steps involved, but we can help guide the way! Please review the information below for requirements.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
English proficiency
FAA Medical Certificate
FAA Medical Certificate
All instruction and flight communications are in English.
FAA Medical Certificate
FAA Medical Certificate
FAA Medical Certificate
You must obtain an FAA Medical Certificate before you can fly.
Valid Passport
FAA Medical Certificate
Minimum age and education
You must have a valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration.
Minimum age and education
Minimum age and education
Minimum age and education
You must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
TSA Clearance
Minimum age and education
TSA Clearance
You must get clearance from TSA before you can start flying with us. See instructions below.
M-1 Visa
Minimum age and education
TSA Clearance
You will need an approved M1 visa, which is completed through the SEVIS system. See instructions below.
If you already have a pilot license in your country...
TSA AND M-1 VISA PROCEDURES
Please check back soon for detailed information on the M-1 Visa procedure!
COURSES AND PRICING
Click a course below to view hour requirements and pricing.
If you want to experience the thrill of flying a helicopter, schedule your intro flight. You will have the controls and see exactly what it is like.
30 minutes
$150.00 - special rate
- Private, Commercial, Add-Ons, CFI: $374 per flight hour
- Instrument, ATP, and CFII: $384 per flight hour
- CFI for those who have completed prior certs with us: $404 per flight hour
- CFI for those coming from other flight schools: $444 per flight hour
- Standard Ground Instruction: $55 per hour
- CFI Ground Instruction: $60 per hour
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Reference FAR 61.105 and 61.109 for requirements.
Flight time: 40hrs (FAA minimum) @ $374 = $14,960
Ground Instruction: 25hrs (average) @ $55 = $1,375
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Reference FAR part 61.125 and 61.129 for requirements.
Flight time: 110hrs (FAA minimum) @ $374 = $41,140
Ground Instruction: 35hrs (average) @ $55 = $1,925
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
PRIVATE PILOT ADD-ON
Reference 61.109C and 61.63 for requirements.
Flight time: 30hrs (FAA minimum) @ $374 = $11,220
Ground Instruction: 10hrs (average) @ $55 = $550
COMMERCIAL PILOT ADD-ON
Reference 61.109C and 61.63 for requirements.
Flight time: 50hrs (FAA minimum) @ $374 = $18,700
Ground Instruction: 10hrs (average) @ $55 = $550
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Prior experience required: must hold a valid private pilot helicopter certificate.
Instrument Rating Course may be combined with Commercial to make it more cost effective.
Reference FAR 61.65 for requirements.
Flight time: 40hrs (FAA minimum) @ $384 = $15,360
Ground Instruction: 35hrs (average) @ $55 = $1,925
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Prior experience required: must meet the requirements under FAR 61.153, 61.155, 61.161.
Flight time: 10hrs (FAA minimum) @ $384 = $3,840
Ground Instruction: 15hrs (average) @ $55 = $825
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Rates below are for students who have completed their PPL and CPL from Tomlinson. If you have received your PPL and CPL from an outside flight school, cost per hour is $444.00.
Flight time: 15hrs (FAA minimum) @ $404 = $6,060
Ground Instruction: 20hrs (average) @ $60 = $1,200
Rates below show FAA minimums. Many students require more than FAA minimums to meet standards. Please budget accordingly.
Prior experience required: must hold a valid CFI certificate and a valid Instrument certificate.
Rates below are for students who have completed their PPL and CPL from Tomlinson. If you have received your PPL and CPL from an outside flight school, cost per hour is $434.00.
Flight time: 15hrs (FAA minimum) @ $384 = $5,760
Ground Instruction: 20hrs (average) @ $60 = $1,200
Rates below are based on averages. Your hours may differ. Please budget accordingly.
Prior experience required: must hold a valid private helicopter certificate.
Flight time: 10hrs @ $1,250 = $12,500
Ground Instruction: 20hrs (average) @ $55 = $1,100