Academy of Aviation in the USA
FAA Commercial Pilot Programs in the United States.
Academy of Aviation has taught students from all around the world, and continues to be a leader in Flight Training for International Students.
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Beyond AOA
Former AOA trainees and CFIs, Capt. Rejaul Rajib and First Officer Eric Riker, share the cockpit of a Republic Airways flight out of LaGuardia on Jan. 14, 2022. #flyaoa
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AOA Certified
AOA certified pilots and flight crew out of Chicago O'Hare: Rejaul Rajib in the left seat with Jamaal Simon closest to the camera. #flyaoa
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Private Pilot Goal Achieved!
International Student Ugochukwu Osuocha is officially a Private Pilot with the help of CFI Darrin Long! #flyaoa
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Apply NowWhat are your future employers looking for when hiring?
Academy of Aviation's solution-based training offers to meet your needs as a student to get you recognized as a top candidate for your future piloting career. Take advantage of our Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Program.
- High-hour pilots, especially those with more Pilot in Command time.
- Advanced experience with Multi-Engine hours.
- Experience flying in different airspaces.
- Additional ratings instead of simple timebuilding hours.
- Certified Instrument Instructor Rating
Academy of Aviation is dedicated to making you the best candidate for an airline, charter, cargo or other professional pilot career.
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What do you want (or not want) as a flight school student?
We asked a total of 50 Academy of Aviation applicants from all over the world, and here's what we heard from the majority of them:
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Always Flying
"I don't want to sit around waiting to be scheduled for whatever the reason, such as lack of available planes, bad weather, too many students, too few instructors, maintenance holdups, a busy airport, etc."
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Experienced and Qualified Training
"I want the best training at a good price in aircraft that I feel safe flying. I'm not rich, but I don't want to jeopardize my life just to save a few dollars."
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Overall Enjoyment
"School isn't supposed to be fun, but I want to enjoy my training. I came to the states for an overall experience, and I wanted to learn in many places."
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Worth The Price
"I don't want to stay at a school if I don't like it. Some schools want full payment and then you are stuck.
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Apply NowInternational Admissions Pricing
International Student price breakdown for Academy of Aviation's AKH and FFC campuses. Prices for FRG and HPN will be higher. Please note, the table below is separated between the general International Pilot Program and the specific DGCA (India) Pilot Program. Additional reqired costs are also listed. Full course hours are listed below the pricing table.
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General International
$47,635
- AKH/FFC- Intl: Private Pilot C152 2024: $9,780.00
- AKH/FFC- Intl: Instrument Rating C152 2024: $8,230.00
- AKH/FFC-Intl: Commercial Single Engine C152 *ME 15 Req!* 2024: $19,030.00
- AKH/FFC-Intl: (15 hrs) Multi Engine Add On 2024: $10,595.00
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DGCA (India)
$53,410
- AKH/FFC-Intl: DGCA PPL C152 2024: $12,230.00
- AKH/FFC-Intl: DGCA IR C152 2024: $8,230.00
- AKH/FFC-Intl: DGCA CPL SE C152 2024: $22,355.00
- AKH/FFC-Intl: DGCA ME Add-on 2024: $10,595.00
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Additional Costs
Required
- Student Visa Processing Fee - $675 (I20, I901 and Letter of Acceptance)
- DS160 - $160 paid to US Embassy (not an AoA fee!)
- TSA (AFSP) Registrations - 3 ($130 each)
- FAA Medical - 1 ($150 each)
- Renter's Insurance (Annual)-1 ($405)
- Cessna Kits (PPL,IR,CPL) - 3 ($400 each)
- Polos - 3 ($100 Total)
- FAA Written Exam Fee - 3 ($175 each)
- Checkride Fees - 4 ($800 each)
- Handheld Radio-1 ($250 each)
- Housing (If through Academy of Aviation)-$1000 per month for a private room or $750 per month for a shared room
***Forecasted FAA Exams and Non Tuition Pilot Supplies Fees above are not associated with
the Academy of Aviation. They are to be paid by the student as they become due to the
respective vendor. These costs are listed to give the student a prospective and approximate
amount for exams and other fees***
In the event that fuel prices at a campus exceeds $5.00 per gallon for aviation
fuel,
Academy of Aviation reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge.
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Apply NowGeneral International Pilot Course
| Private Pilot | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 5 hours |
| Flight Dual w/Instructor | 30 hours |
| Flight Solo | 5 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 8 hours |
| Instrument Rating | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 14 hours |
| Flight Dual w/Instructor | 21 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 5 hours |
| Commercial Single Engine | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 24 hours |
| C152 Flight SHARED Time Building | 60 hours |
| Flight C152 Dual w/ Instructor | 36 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 10 hours |
| Multi Engine Add On | |
|---|---|
| *Contract must include Multi Add-On for complex time* | |
| Flight DA42 Dual w/Instructor | 15 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 2 hours |
DGCA (India) Pilot Course
| Private Pilot | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 5 hours |
| Flight Dual w/Instructor | 40 hours |
| Flight Solo | 5 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 8 hours |
| Instrument Rating | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 14 hours |
| Flight Dual w/Instructor | 21 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 5 hours |
| Commercial Single Engine | |
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| Simulator RedBird Dual w/ Instructor | 24 hours |
| C152 Flight SHARED Time Building | 74 hours |
| Flight C152 Dual w/ Instructor | 45 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 10 hours |
| Multi Engine Add On | |
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| Flight DA42 Dual w/Instructor | 15 hours |
| Pre-Post Instruction Briefing | 2 hours |
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Start Your Journey to Becoming an Airline Pilot
In Europe and Asia
Contact Academy of Aviation's Europe-based International Admissions Representative Monday
through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Central European Standard
Time zone in Augsburg, Germany (GMT+1)
In the USA, Canada and South America
Contact Academy of Aviation's USA-based International Admissions Representative Monday
through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Easter Standard Time (EST)
By Email
You may also email us at admissions@aoa.edu and an International Admissions Representative will respond with further information.