Ahart Aviation Services - Serving the Livermore Valley

International Professional Pilot Program

Student Information

Ahart Aviation Services has been authorized to issue the I20 form for the M-1 Student Visas. Ahart is also an approved flight training provider by the TSA.

Non-US Citizen students must comply with the following requirements prior to beginning the flight training program.

  1. Submit the online Enrollment Application along with a deposit of $500.   Deposits be made by check (US only), wire transfer, or credit card.

  2. Submit either a photocopy of your birth certificate (registration of birth) or passport.

  3. Submit official verification of financial ability to meet educational expenses. Verification must include sources of funds and amounts in U.S. dollars certified by bank official, date and name and address of bank.

  4. Pass an FAA medical exam. In order to ensure your ability to obtain a Student Medical License and 1st class medical it is best to complete this step prior to enrollment. A list of FAA medical examiners in your country may be found at: http://ame.cami.jccbi.gov. However if you are unable to locate an examiner in your country you we will make an appointment for you with a local examiner upon your arrival.

  5. You must be able to read, speak and understand English. If you have any concerns regarding your English ability, please phone our school. We will be happy to assist in determining your English ability.

  6. A minimum level of education is required for issuance of an M-1 visa. If you do not have at least the equivalent of 12 years of basic education, you should phone our school for an informal interview, so we can help you determine your ability to benefit from flight training.

  7. You must be cleared for flight training in the U.S. by the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security.  Please follow the instructions for the Alien Flight Student Program at the following Web site: https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/. Please select Wollard Aviation, Inc. dba Ahart Aviation Services as your course provider.  Student ID is PENDING. The course code will be either, PVTPILOT, INSTRTG or COMMEL. All other fields are self explanatory but do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Acceptance into the Program


Once your Application for Enrollment has been accepted, a confirmation email will be sent to you. The email will confirm your course enrollment, start date, and special housing arrangements if requested.  If you are applying for a visa, we will mail your form I-20 for the M-1 Student visa once the TSA application has been completed. You will need to take your passport and visa form to your nearest American Embassy or U.S. Consulate Office for issuance of your visa.
 

Foreign License Conversion

If you already have a Pilot Certificate issued outside the United States, click HERE to visit the FAA web page regarding foreign license conversions.