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Saudi Arabia - Country Requirements

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Are you an aspiring pilot from Saudi Arabia?

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been at the forefront of pilot training since 1928. With a legacy of training over 100,000 pilots and technicians from the United States and more than 40 other countries, our aviation flight program offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. For students from Saudi Arabia, this is an opportunity to train for a career as a pilot in a program shaped by nearly a century of aviation expertise.

Country Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalency.
  • Be able to obtain an FAA medical certificate.
  • Must be proficient in English.
  • Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months before expiration.
  • You will need to apply for and receive an M1 visa.
  • Must be available to be a full-time student 5 days per week.

GACA Saudi Arabian Pilot Conversion Process:

Once Saudi Arabian students complete their FAA pilot training, they will need to follow the below steps to officially convert their licenses to GACA (General Authority of Civil Aviation). In order to initiate the conversion process, students must register on the GACA website and follow the posted instructions for electronically submitting the below document copies:

  • Valid Passport
  • Saudi ID / Residency Permit
  • 2 Recent Photos 3cm x 3cm (white background & uncovered head)
  • All Foreign Pilot Certificates
  • 1st Page and Last 4 Pages of Flight Logbook
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate (minimum level 4)
  • Current and Valid GACA Medical Certificate
  • Receipt for the Required Fees
  • Digital Picture in .jpg Format (white background & uncovered head)
  • Digital Signature in .jpg Format (signatures form)

List of Saudi Arabian Airlines:

  • Flyadeal
  • flynas
  • Nesma Airlines
  • Saudia Airlines

Interested in becoming a Spartan International Student?

Click Here for our International Application Process
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