If you're from England or anywhere within the UK, getting your pilot's licence in the United States offers tremendous advantages:

Save Money

Thanks to the pound's strength against the weakened dollar, flight training courses are significantly more affordable in the US than in the UK or most other countries. While you're here, enjoy savings on hotels, restaurants, and attractions and combine your training program with vacation fun!

Get a Hassle-Free Student Visa

AFT Center is SEVIS certified! SEVIS certification allows an approved educational institution to process student visas on behalf of the US embassy. Once the application has been processed and the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) has approved the individual for flight training, the applicant then makes an appointment with the US embassy in his or her home country for the issuance of that visa. Expiry dates can be as long as 3-4 years depending on the course they have enrolled in!

Get Internationally Valid Flight Credentials

AFTC certifications are deemed valid by the FAA in the US and JAA in Europe.

"If you are the holder of an FAA restricted pilot's certificate, you must obtain verification of your foreign licence prior to flight training in the US. Click here if you are the holder of an FAA restricted pilot's certificate."

Train with a Diverse Staff and Student Body

AFTC students come from all over the world. Although we're based in the US, AFTC offers world-class training in a culturally diverse environment.

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