FOREIGN STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

As a Foreign Student it is possible for you to go through pilot training, however, because you are not a U.S. citizen, there are several things that must be accomplished first.  These are requirements that must be met by all pilot training facilities, not just McClelland.  The first of which is for you to call us at (217) 544-9027.  We will need to discuss the details of the training you want, including when you would like to start. 

After we have spoken you will need to submit your request for training to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  This will need to be done electronically on their Web Site at www.flightschoolcandidates.gov.  You will need a User ID and Password to access this site.  On the bottom of the login page there is a hyperlink (new account), which you will need to use in order to get a User ID and Password.  The information you will need to submit to the TSA includes the following:

1. Request for training
   1. Name and location of training provider
   2. Details of the type of training
   3. Dates when the training will occur
   4. Etc.

2. Personal information
   1. Full name including any aliases or variations in the spelling
   2. Unique student ID number (this will be provided by the TSA when the application is completed)
   3. Legible copy of your current, unexpired passport and visa
   4. Passport and visa information, including all current and previous passports and visas
   5. Current and previous countries of citizenship
   6. Actual date of birth
   7. U.S. pilot’s certificate number and type rating, if any
   8. Current address and telephone number, as well as each address for the 5 years prior to the date of application
   9. Gender