Which flight school in USA on F-1 Visa ??
03-12-2016, 05:55 AM
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Which flight school in USA on F-1 Visa ??
Hi aviators, 
I'm a glider pilot at my home country (Poland) and I always wanted to become an airline pilot. Right now I am 23 years old and ready to start my aviation adventure. I decided to train in USA, unfortunately I am not sure which flight school to choose.
I have been searching for months for the best flight school for Professional Pilot Program. The most important conditions are: school must have the ability to take students on: F-1 Visa, not inflated expenses, almost guaranteed job as an instructor after the program.
From the beggining the school of my first choice was Aviator College. More than a year ago I visited it during my holidays in Florida, it seemed to be quite good. Few months ago I spoke with one of the graduates and I learned about the shortcomings of the school (hidden costs, race between students about the position of instructor and problematic management of the school). That prompted me to consider other schools... I was whinking about Aerosim (it's very expensive and I corresponded with a person who seemed unpleasant), then Phoenix East Aviation (I have heard only negative opinions). Afterwards I spoke with 2 very helpful pilots who did their training at Hillsboro Aero Academy and were very pleased with their choice of flight school.
To be honest I always wanted to apply to a school in Florida (especially because my realtives live there) but right now I'm confused. I would love to live in Florida but I am afraid schools over there are too confident of their position due to the location and candidates' interest so they don't care about quality of training and students satisfaction. That's why I guess Hillsboro could be the best choice...
Could you please share with me your knowledge and experience about these flight schools?
The next problem I've got is making a choice between Part 141 and Part 61 training. Which path would you recommend? I have heard the best option is to do your PPL + IR Part 141 and Commercial + CFI Part 61. Would you agree this is the best way to become an airline pilot?
I am hoping some of you were in a similar situation and are able to give me the right advice.
Thank you in advance!
I'm a glider pilot at my home country (Poland) and I always wanted to become an airline pilot. Right now I am 23 years old and ready to start my aviation adventure. I decided to train in USA, unfortunately I am not sure which flight school to choose.
I have been searching for months for the best flight school for Professional Pilot Program. The most important conditions are: school must have the ability to take students on: F-1 Visa, not inflated expenses, almost guaranteed job as an instructor after the program.
From the beggining the school of my first choice was Aviator College. More than a year ago I visited it during my holidays in Florida, it seemed to be quite good. Few months ago I spoke with one of the graduates and I learned about the shortcomings of the school (hidden costs, race between students about the position of instructor and problematic management of the school). That prompted me to consider other schools... I was whinking about Aerosim (it's very expensive and I corresponded with a person who seemed unpleasant), then Phoenix East Aviation (I have heard only negative opinions). Afterwards I spoke with 2 very helpful pilots who did their training at Hillsboro Aero Academy and were very pleased with their choice of flight school.
To be honest I always wanted to apply to a school in Florida (especially because my realtives live there) but right now I'm confused. I would love to live in Florida but I am afraid schools over there are too confident of their position due to the location and candidates' interest so they don't care about quality of training and students satisfaction. That's why I guess Hillsboro could be the best choice...
Could you please share with me your knowledge and experience about these flight schools?
The next problem I've got is making a choice between Part 141 and Part 61 training. Which path would you recommend? I have heard the best option is to do your PPL + IR Part 141 and Commercial + CFI Part 61. Would you agree this is the best way to become an airline pilot?
I am hoping some of you were in a similar situation and are able to give me the right advice.
Thank you in advance!
04-01-2016, 04:13 PM
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flyhaa.com is the best option I'm currently studying there and I have no complains, the only "bad" things are weather in winter and is full of asians, but the school is big enough to have an airplane for you almost every day.
Regards.
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04-02-2016, 12:09 PM
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Falcon Aviation in Atlanta is a decent and affordable school. Some of the Indian students were able to secure a flight instructor position after training. Decent equipment, personnel and maintenance.
04-05-2016, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NASA
I went to flightsafety academy in vero beach, fl... By far the best flight school out there if you can afford it.
How possible it is to get a job as CFI in FS? Are there requirements like passing all exams more than 90% etc? Could you estimate how many % of non-Chinese students get that CFI job offer?
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