Convert your foreign license to an FAA certificate.
Already a pilot in your country? Get your FAA certificate in Miami with personal guidance through verification, training and FAA tests.
foreign pilots
Your experience, now with an FAA license.
With our conversion program you can get
- An FAA private pilot certificate issued on the basis of your foreign license
- Or a full FAA commercial certificate, with credit for your previous flight experience
- The most recognized license in aviation, valid for U.S.‑registered aircraft
- Personal guidance through every FAA step
The process
- Verify your foreign license with the FAA
- Pass the FAA knowledge and practical tests for the certificate you need
- Add ratings: Instrument, Multi‑Engine, Flight Instructor
What you need to start.
Valid foreign pilot license
Issued by an ICAO member country's aviation authority.
English
The FAA requires you to read, speak, write and understand English.
Medical certificate
A valid medical certificate — we help you get your FAA medical when needed.
From your license to your FAA certificate.
License review
We review your foreign license, logbook and goals to choose the right route.
FAA verification
Your foreign license is verified with your country's aviation authority through the FAA.
Training & tests
Ground and flight training as needed for the FAA knowledge and practical tests.
Your FAA certificate
Pass your tests and receive your FAA pilot certificate.
Train in the U.S. with your M‑1 visa.
- We issue your Form I‑20 as an SEVP‑certified school
- Step‑by‑step guidance for your visa interview and TSA approval
- Housing, bank, phone and FAA medical when you arrive in Miami
License conversion questions
Can I fly in the U.S. with my foreign license?
To fly U.S.‑registered aircraft you need an FAA certificate. The FAA can issue a private pilot certificate based on a valid foreign license after verifying it.
Can I get commercial privileges?
Yes, by taking the FAA knowledge and practical tests for the commercial certificate. Your previous flight experience can count toward the requirements.
How long does verification take?
It depends on your country's aviation authority. Talk to an advisor to start as early as possible.
Do international pilots need TSA approval?
Yes. Non‑U.S. citizens must complete the TSA Flight Training Security Program before flight training. We guide you through it.
