While you may not have started your aviation dreams or career in the U.S., you are welcome to join us at Riggin Flight Service. Our diverse flying conditions mean you get to experience a variety of weather conditions and terrains, enhancing your pilot skills.
There’s no better place to learn, train and forge lifelong friendships with fellow aviators than at Riggin Flight Service.
Getting Started as a Foreign Student
As a non-U.S. citizen, you are required to undergo a security assessment and be cleared through the FAA Flight Training Safety Program (FTSP). We have a history of guiding students through this process and we will support you every step of the way. We offer housing on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Here’s what you need to know:
| U.S. Embassy | FAA Part 61 Approved | English Language Proficiency | VISA Type | Training Based on a Foreign Certificate |
| Students should apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in their home country. | International students are eligible to train with Riggin Flight Services because we are an FAA Part 61- approved school, per U.S. government regulations. | All aviation, world-wide, is conducted in English. Therefore, “English Language Proficiency” must be demonstrated by all students at an accepted international level.
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There are two types of U.S. VISAs available for international students who want to complete flight training in the United States: the M-1 Visa and F-1 Visa. (Note: A U.S. tourist visa will NOT allow you to begin or complete flight training in the United States.) | Do you already hold a pilot’s license in a foreign country? If so, the FAA may issue you a U.S. Private Pilot License based on your foreign license, required for any solo training/flight. Visit the FAA’s Foreign License page to learn more about verifying the authenticity of a foreign license and medical certification. |
Students should apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in their home country. International students are eligible to train with Riggin Flight Services because we are an FAA Part 61- approved school, per U.S. government regulations. All aviation, world-wide, is conducted in English. Therefore, “English Language Proficiency” must be demonstrated by all students at an accepted international level.
There are two types of U.S. VISAs available for international students who want to complete flight training in the United States: the M-1 Visa and F-1 Visa. (Note: A U.S. tourist visa will NOT allow you to begin or complete flight training in the United States.) Do you already hold a pilot’s license in a foreign country? If so, the FAA may issue you a U.S. Private Pilot License based on your foreign license, required for any solo training/flight. Visit the FAA’s Foreign License page to learn more about verifying the authenticity of a foreign license and medical certification.
