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International Aviation Partnership

With increasing globalization of the world’s economy it is important to gain international experience and understanding of different countries’ cultures. In particular, as a professional pilot, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operator or aviation professional, it is likely that at some point in your career you are going to be working overseas. The International Aviation Partnership program therefore provides local, regional and international students with:

  1. Opportunity to learn about International Aviation via 17³Ô¹Ï Aviation AVG 201 International Aviation Online Course
  2. Opportunities for American students to study abroad and gain a global endorsement via 17³Ô¹Ï International Services
  3. International students can earn FAA licenses under F-1 or M-1 visas, with the opportunity to gain experience through optional practical training (OPT).
  4. All students can benefit through cultural exchange and development of an international network of friends and contacts.

Program Highlights

  • Safe, secure and friendly environment
  • Modern aircraft and avionics, plus seaplane and aerobatic aircraft
  • Obtain FAA licenses
  • Gain valuable international aviation experience either via short two-week or semester long courses
  • Coursework and hands-on training in the Unmanned Aerial Systems field
  • Obtain an understanding of commercial aviation operations and opportunities
  • Transfer to one of our partner universities to complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in one of many different aviation specialties.

Benefits of coming to 17³Ô¹Ï

Overseas Partner Universities and Colleges

In order to provide aviation students with these opportunities, we have developed a number of partnerships with overseas Universities and Colleges that specialize in Aviation training. Some of our overseas Partner Universities include:

International Aviation Program Courses:

For Students STUDYING THE AAS DEGREE IN AVIATION (PDFs):

For International Students (PDFs):

Visas And TSA Approval

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Inside The Cockpit At 17³Ô¹Ï's Aviation Program


Steven Ursell

"As someone who has both learned and taught at 17³Ô¹Ï, I look forward to helping other international students experience the great flying opportunities at 17³Ô¹Ï Aviation."

Steven Ursell
(Chichester, West Sussex)
Head of International Aviation Partnership Programs

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