International Students
Airline Pilot Program
For the sole purpose of enrollment at Orange County Flight Center, (OCFC), an International Student is defined as a prospective student for admission at OCFC who is a foreign national, domiciled in a country other than the United States of America and who is neither a citizen, permanent resident nor has a valid non-immigrant visa that permits him/her to reside and/or be employed in the United States.
Further ALL non-US citizens including permanent residents and non-immigrant visa holders must be TSA approved prior to commencing flight training at OCFC.
OCFC will help with all the necessary documents required for international students to take flight including temporary living arrangements.
- Application & enrollment
- Sevis Form I-901
- M-1 Student Visa
- TSA Clearance
- OCFC Training Documents
It’s Easy!
Step 1.
Submit the Enrollment Application Form
Step 2.
Pay $550 Application Processing Fee
Step 3.
Schedule Your Appointment for Enrolllment & Flight Training!
(Includes insurance and mailing of Form I-20)
The Enrollment Process
Step 1:
Step 2:
Attach the following documents/fees:
- Application and processing fee of $550.00.
- A copy of valid international passport issued by the government of your country.
- A copy of you high School certificate/graduation.
- A copy of a bank statement establishing proof of financial
means to fund your flight training, living expenses including accommodation while training at OCFC.
Step 4:
Mail your completed application along with your application and processing fee and requisite documents (1-4 above) to Orange County Flight Center, John Wayne Airport Campus, 19531 Campus Drive, #4, Santa Ana, CA 91364.
Step 5:
Step 6:
Step 7:
Once you receive your Form I-20, you will need to log onto SEVIS and pay your I-901 fee. Please note that the information you enter on the Form I-901 must match exactly as is shown on The Form I-20. To pay the SEVIS I-20 fee online please visit fmjfee.com. Please check SEVIS website for up-to-date Pricing at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/paying-the-i-901-sevis-fee.
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Step 9:
OCFC Uses the Following:
- King School companion App
- Cessna Companion App for iPad
- ForeFlight Business Pro including
- ForeFlight Logbook
- Schedule Pointe
Aircraft Renter’s Insurance
While OCFC training aircraft are fully insured ALL students are expected to maintain their own liability and hull insurance as much as the student can afford and consitent with aircraft rental agreement.
Clothing
All OCFC students will be provided with OCFC shirts to be worn during all active training.
Lockers
Student Lockers will be made available to all students between 8am to 8pm.
Hygiene
At all times students are expected to maintain good hygiene. Hand sanitizers are provided at various locations at OCFC and masks are available for free upon request at OCFC dispatch counters.
TOTAL FEES: $55,000
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
DOWN PAYMENT: $10,000.00 PLUS 10 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $6,050.00/EACH
For a Total of: $70,500.00
Course Fees Include the Following:
Private Pilot
Training- 55 Hours Dual Flight instruction
- 10 Hours Solo Flight Time
- 35 Hours Pre and Post Flight Instruction
- 30 Hours: Simulator Time
- 36 Hours In-class/Person Ground School
- Online Ground School Included
Instrument
Rating- 25.3 Hours Dual Flight Training
- 21.0 Hours Dual Simulator Training
- 21.6 Hours Pre & Post Flight Instruction
Commercial
Rating- 57.5 Hours Dual flight training
- 35 Hours Ground School Training
- 26.3 Hours Pre & Post flight briefing
Multi-Engine
To Commercial- 22 Hours Dual Flight Training
- 18 Hours Pre & Post Flight training
FREE Shared Accommodation IN OKLAHOMA OR $500.00/month: Single occupancy in Oklahoma.
$1200.00 per month Shared Accommodation in California.
Between $1500.00 and $2500.00 per month Single Occupancy accommodation in California.
Non-Tuition Related Expenses
| TSA Registration | $130 |
| Fingerprinting | $100 |
| FAA Medical Exam | $150 |
| FAA records and Scheduling | $320 |
| Course Materials and Books | $1,200 |
| Kings Online Access | Included |
| FAA written Exam | $165 |
| FAA Check Ride | $800—$1,200 |
| Total Non-Tuition related | *$2,865 approximately |
The Enrollment Process
Admission to OCFC is open 12 months a year with flight training for new students commencing on the first of every month. OCFC flight training hours are between 8am through 8pm every day including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Students may enroll at any time and choose various financing options available to domestic students, including pay as you go, accelerated and discounted fee program.
