International Flight Student Program

Helicopters Northwest is pleased to offer instructions to qualified international individuals. International students must get permission through the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP), managed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This program was put in place to ensure applicants do not pose a threat to national security.

Over the last 20 years, our experienced team of flight instructors have successfully trained students from all over the world including Japan, Brazil, Germany, Great Britain, Austria, China, among others. 

Application Process

1. Applicant creates an account on the AFSP website
2. Applicant submits a training request for "helicopters northwest"
3. Applicant notifies Helicopters Northwest of the training request and speak with one of our CFIs
4. Helicopters Northwest validates the training request
5. Applicant submits the $130 application fee
6. Applicant submits fingerprint information
7. TSA provides approval/disapproval notification to Helicopters Northwest and the applicant
8. Helicopters Northwest receives a copy of applicant permission letter and captures applicant photo upon training start

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