Jeppesen's flight dispatcher training program now has authority to help international students apply for student visas

Jeppesen recently was formally approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue Form I-20 documentation for training students, the first step required for obtaining a student visa for non-U.S. residents interested in participating in Jeppesen’s FAA dispatcher certification training program.

For corporate flight departments, airline operation centers and other aviation professionals that require essential FAA dispatcher certification training, this student visa designation helps to simplify the often complex visa acquisition process.  Previously, Jeppesen training participants were limited to apply for a business visa, a process which frequently results in a denial of the application.

Jeppesen is now able to assist with both the business (B-1) and student (M-1) visa acquisition process, for participation in Jeppesen’s FAA dispatcher certification program in the United States.  Jeppesen also has been approved to track students using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), to help ensure only legitimate foreign students or visitors gain entry into the U.S.  The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, uses this system to monitor foreign students and exchange visitors in the U.S.

“This approval means that Jeppesen training participants no longer are limited to apply for a business visa for U.S.-based training programs, a process which has been problematic from an approval standpoint,” said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice president and general manager, Aviation.  “Now, potential Jeppesen training students are able to gain the essential Form I-20 from Jeppesen as the initial step of gaining a category M-1 student visa for entry into the U.S., as we help our student customers navigate the visa application process.”

The licensed aircraft dispatcher will need to pass written, oral and practical examinations from the FAA or National Aviation Administration, which the Jeppesen training course prepares students to complete.  FAA-certified aircraft dispatchers are equipped with a body of knowledge that is applicable to many aviation careers.  Jeppesen training officials note that the visa acquisition process can be complex and lengthy, so potential students should begin the process at least two to three months in advance of the training course starting date.

Jeppesen provides numerous training programs for flight instruction, navigation, operational enhancement and careers in the general, business, commercial and military aviation markets.  Many of the training programs offered are held onsite at the Denver-area headquarters of Jeppesen, in Englewood, Colo.

For more information, please view the Jeppesen Flight Dispatcher page.

Source: Jeppesen press release

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA –- Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) announces approval by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for F-1 Visa form authorization for international pilot training students.

F-1 student visas now available through Phoenix East Aviation

The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows a foreign student to enter the United States as a full-time student at a U.S. government approved academic institution. This visa also requires the student to be enrolled in a program that culminates in a professional certificate or college degree; because Phoenix East Aviation is a nationally accredited pilot training academy with established qualifications and high standards of education, authorization was given by the U.S. government to accept eligible international students under this F-1 program.  There are only three professional pilot training academies in the U.S. that are allowed by the federal government to participate in the F-1 student visa program.

In this program, the student pilot enters a comprehensive professional pilot training program. This “ab initio” student begins with zero flying experience and progresses through the program, achieving the Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-engine Ratings – and then continues training for the Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument, and Multi-engine Instructor ratings.

Upon successful completion of this full training program, a PEA graduate may interview for a position as a PEA flight instructor and upon acceptance become a paid employee of Phoenix East Aviation, gaining practical flight experience as he/she continues building flight hours and acquiring the skills required to achieve the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, which is the highest aviation certification given by the FAA. The F-1 Visa, under its Optional Practical Training, allows such employment during this advanced training and time-building phase.

To learn more about F-1 Visas and flight training programs, contact Phoenix East Aviation