Start your training at Global Aviation Center.
Requirements differ based on your citizenship and immigration status. Select your situation below to see exactly what you'll need.
1. Apply
Complete the Pilot Information Form online or download the PDF and email it to admissions with your background and target start date.
2. Verify citizenship
Bring your U.S. passport or original birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID to your first lesson, per 49 CFR 1552.
3. Start training
Schedule your first flight at Republic Airport (KFRG) and begin training — no TSA AFSP vetting required.
What you'll need
- Completed Pilot Information Form
- U.S. passport or original birth certificate
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license)
- FAA Medical Certificate (for solo / Private Pilot)
- Be at least 17 for Private Pilot checkride (16 to solo)
- Read, speak, and understand English
Apply online — sign & submit in minutes
Fill out the Pilot Information Form right in your browser, sign electronically, attach a photo of your passport, and submit. It goes straight to our admissions team. Prefer paper? The printable PDF is still available.
Questions? Talk to admissions
Email our admissions team — we typically respond within 1–2 business days.