TSA Flight Training Requirements | Pricing | Financing

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• You must be assessed by the Transportation Security Administration to establish that you are not a threat to aviation or national security (49 CFR Part 1552). This is a new requirement added to the regulations in October 2004.
• To establish that you are a US Citizen or US National, you will be required to present a current US Passport or your US birth certificate before you start your training. 
• If you are not a US Citizen or US National, you are subject to the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP). Go through the following steps: 
  1. Go to the web site https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ which details the process steps to be followed.
  2. Near the bottom of the page is a line “If you are an AFSP Candidate, and are in need of a new account on the system, please select the link in order to fill out an account request template."
  3. Complete and submit the On-Line Account Request Form and subsequent verifications. You will need to provide an e-mail address.
  4. You will receive an e-mail with your User ID and password. You can then log in to https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/
  5. This takes you to the Alien Flight School Program Application for Flight School Candidates.
  6. Complete this application, submit a copy of your passport (fax or scanned image acceptable) and pay the fee (credit card acceptable). You will need to contact SHS to obtain the Srsal Scottsdale Helicopter Services, Flight School FAA Certification Number.
  7. You will then be notified by e-mail that you have to submit your fingerprints. AFSP suggest using the web site http://www.tsc-csc.com/printoffices/ to provide help on how and where to have your fingerprints taken. You may not commence your training and must wait for Final Notification from the AFSP.
  8. Once you and your Flight Training Provider have received a "Permission to Receive Training" confirmation notice from the AFSP, you may begin training.
  9. If the TSA subsequently determines that you are considered an aviation or security threat you will have to stop your training.

Please note that there will be no refund of fees paid for training or training material already received if this should happen, and you will be required to settle any payments due on your account.  

"Taking flight training without an appropriate visa could be a violation of your immigration status and could result in your arrest and removal from the United States; therefore, it is important that you have a visa that permits you to take flight training in the United States. If you do not possess the correct visa, or if you have questions pertaining to your visa status or the appropriate visas for flight training, please contact your local Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services at   1-800-375-5283   or at, http://www.uscis.gov or the State Department Consular Affairs Office for assistance. The AFSP will deny flight training requests from candidates who are present in the United States illegally or who do not have an appropriate visa for flight training. Fees paid for denied applications are not refundable."  

Any questions call:
Mr. Steven P. Quibell
Aviation Security Inspector
Phone: 602-794-3156
E-mail: steven.quibell@dhs.gov

Pricing

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Private Pilot Certificate                                                                                                      

  FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Obtain a third class medical certificate
• Pass an FAA written examination
• Obtain a minimum of:
  • 40 hours flight time
  • 30 hours dual instruction
  • 10 hours solo
  • Pass a FAA oral and flight test

Costs based on minimum times:

30 Hours Dual in R22
10 Hours Solo in R22
30 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $11,740

FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Obtain a second class medical certificate
• Pass an FAA written examination
• Obtain a minimum of: 
  • 150 hours flight time
  • 50 hours dual instruction
  • 100 hours Pilot in Command
  • Pass a FAA oral and flight test
    

Costs based on minimum times:
* After obtaining Private Helicopter Rating

10 Hours Dual in R22
10 Hours IFR in R22
90 Hours PIC/Solo in R22
30 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $29,460

Instrument Helicopter Rating

FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Obtain a third class medical certificate
• Pass an FAA written examination
• Hold a Private Pilot Certificate with:
  • 50 Hours X-C PIC
  • 40 Hours Actual/Simulated Training in Category
  • Pass an FAA oral and flight test
    

Costs based on minimum times:

10 Hours Dual in the R22
30 Hours Dual in the IFR R44
25 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $18,950

Certified Flight Instructor

FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Obtain a second class medical certificate
• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Obtain necessary dual instruction and ground training until the standards are met
• Pass two FAA written examinations (or one if applicant already holds another Flight Instructor rating)
• Pass a FAA oral and flight test
  

Costs based on minimum times:
* After obtaining Commercial Helicopter Rating

25 Hours Dual in R22
80 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $11,875

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT

FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Obtain a second class medical certificate
• Hold an FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
• Obtain necessary dual instruction until FAA standards are met
• Pass two FAA written examinations (or one if applicant already holds another Flight Instructor rating)
• Pass an FAA oral and flight test
  

Costs based on minimum times:
* Flight Time in the R44 IFR Raven

15 Hours Dual
50 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $10,215

Add-on Instrument Helicopter Rating

FAA Minimum Requirements:

• Hold an FAA Instrument Rating with 15 Hours Simulated IFR Training in the R44
  

Costs based on minimum times:

15 Hours Dual in the R44
10 Hours Ground
Total Cost = $7,695

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Financing                                                                      back to top

• In most cases, the first step toward a career in the helicopter aviation industry is getting familiar with all of your financial aid options. Lending institutions may include government or private education loans, and a financial aid adviser is here to help you through this process. We can help you understand which loans best apply, as well as anticipated payment amounts.

• Loan Applications and Information: For loan applications, or more information about the loan programs, please contact Scottsdale Helicopter Services at 480-232-8164.