Full Professional Airline Pilot Program in the USA



Introducing: The Most Comprehensive Airline Transport Pilot Program for International Students in the United States

(by Russ Sherwood; December 29, 2019; Ormond Beach, FL)

For every aspiring pilot, the ultimate aim is to amass the necessary flight hours and aeronautical experience that paves the way to being recruited by top-tier airlines. Leading airlines, however, seek pilots with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) issued by a recognized ICAO member state, along with substantial flight experience, spanning propeller and turbine operations. Our Airline Transport Pilot program is meticulously crafted to fulfill precisely these requisites, offering students the opportunity to progress from zero experience to a full ICAO (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot License while accumulating invaluable flight hours—precisely what airlines are in search of when evaluating prospective candidates.

Aerocadet's FPAP-US program is unparalleled in its uniqueness. Few flight training institutions globally proffer a comprehensive Airline Transport Pilot License program, chiefly because it necessitates the accumulation of no less than 1,500 flight hours across various flight profiles. Yet, we can present this program owing to our aeronautical college's accreditation, coupled with a special authorization from the USCIS, enabling us to grant academic visas (F-1) to our students. These visas allow for education and, subsequent to obtaining Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor licenses, structured pilot internships come into play. These internships furnish our graduates with the essential flight hours needed to qualify for a complete and unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot License. Furthermore, our advanced pilot internship partners proffer a multitude of U.S. and international commercial pilot internship options to our graduates, ensuring students continue to hone their aviation careers, enhance their aeronautical experience, and emerge as formidable contenders in the ever-competitive airline job market.

Consequently, once all the internships available to our students are successfully accomplished, our company guarantees an all-encompassing airline employment placement program. This facilitation is extended to pilots aspiring to work with leading airlines located in the India, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central America, and Europe.

How Does This Program Achieve Your Career Objectives?  

The FPAP-US program stands as a unique offering, as only a handful of flight training facilities worldwide provide a comprehensive Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) program. The distinctiveness of our program arises from its requirement of amassing a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time across various flight profiles—a substantial feat indeed. However, our capability to present this program is attributed to the accreditation of our Flight Training Program (FTP) as an FAA-accredited flight academy. This accreditation, coupled with a special authorization from the USCIS, empowers us to grant our students not merely a standard flight training visa (M-1), but an academic visa (F-1) in its entirety. 

This F-1 visa permits our students, irrespective of their country of citizenship, to pursue structured pilot internships as certified flight instructors within the United States. In stark contrast, a regular flight student M-1 visa does not afford the opportunity for internships. The F-1 visa internships furnish our graduates with the pivotal flight hours essential for qualifying for a complete, unrestricted FAA/ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License. This is not a "Frozen" ATPL, a mere variation of a basic 200-hour Commercial Pilot License (CPL). It's not a "Restricted" ATPL, which essentially parallels a fundamental CPL with a more elaborate title. Rather, it's an unadulterated, unimpeded ATPL—one that the world's airlines genuinely seek during their recruitment endeavors and career fairs. It's the ATPL that bears real-life employment experience, recommendations from employers, impeccable safety records, and more. These serve as tangible proof that reputable aviation entities have entrusted these pilots with valuable aircraft and precious lives, and they have consistently delivered. It is this level of assurance that top-tier airlines specifically look for in the resumes of the pilots they seek to hire.  

Furthermore, our advanced pilot internship partners possess the capacity to conditionally offer both U.S. and international commercial pilot internship opportunities to all our graduates. This initiative ensures that students persistently advance their aviation careers, expand their aeronautical proficiency, and emerge as formidable contenders in the ever-evolving airline job market. Consequently, upon the successful culmination of all available internships for our students, our company guarantees an all-inclusive airline employment placement program. This facet is open to pilots aspiring to work with leading airlines situated in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central America, and Europe. In essence, our FPAP-US program not only equips students with the sought-after qualifications and flight hours but also ensures they are well-prepared to seize promising career prospects with top-notch airlines around the globe. 

Key Program Features

Our program presents numerous advantages, colossal benefits, and a pricing structure that will pleasantly surprise you. We provide you with the opportunity, and you seize the rest.

  • Full, Unrestricted ATP License: Our program ensures that you attain a full and unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, allowing you to pursue a wide range of aviation careers.


  • Over 2500 Hours Total Time: You'll accumulate over 2500 hours of total flight time, a significant milestone in your journey toward becoming a professional pilot.


  • Employment Assistance: We are committed to assisting you in finding suitable employment opportunities in the aviation industry, helping you kickstart your career.


  • Flight Instructor License: As a graduate, you'll possess a Flight Instructor license, enabling you to instruct and share your aviation knowledge with aspiring pilots.


  • Paid Pilot Internship: During the program, you can embark on a paid pilot internship, which not only furthers your experience but also provides you with an income source.


  • 2.5-Year Fast-Track to Full ATPL: We offer an expedited 2.5-year path to achieving a full Airline Transport Pilot License, allowing you to reach your career goals more swiftly.


  • Best Cost-Efficiency: Our program is designed with your budget in mind, ensuring the best cost-efficiency while providing a comprehensive aviation education.

With these features, our program empowers you to make significant strides in your aviation career, equipping you with the qualifications and experience required to excel in the competitive world of aviation.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrolling in our program is a straightforward process. To join, applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  1. Travel Documents: Applicants must possess a valid, unexpired international passport suitable for international travel. We accept passports from all countries.


  2. Education: Applicants should be high school graduates and must hold a certificate of secondary education, which may include a "high school diploma," "O-levels," "GED," or equivalent certificates.


  3. English Test: Applicants are required to have taken an academic English test within the last 2 years. Acceptable tests include TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC. However, this requirement is waived for students who have studied in an English medium in a majority English-speaking country. Citizens of countries where English is the default national language, such as the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, etc., are also exempt from this requirement. Review the acceptable English test scores.


  4. Maturity: Enrolling students must be either 18 years of age or must attain this age by the time they commence the program.


  5. Health: Students must be eligible to qualify for an FAA Class I medical certificate. For a comprehensive list of medical criteria and disqualifying conditions, please refer to this section.


  6. Character: Applicants must have a clean criminal history with no criminal convictions or DUIs. If an applicant has previously traveled to the United States, they should have a record free of visa violations, such as illegal employment or overstays.

These requirements ensure that our program maintains high standards and provides a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

Ready to enroll? Start by visiting the FPAP-US program page located here >>>


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