South Korea - Country Requirements
Are you an aspiring pilot from South Korea?
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 South Korea, 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.
KOCA South Korean Pilot Conversion Process:
Once South Korean students complete their FAA pilot training, they will need to officially convert their licenses to meet the requirements of the Korean Office of Civil Aviation. For the FAA CPL Conversion to KOCA, follow these steps:
At Spartan College:
- Minimum 250 flight hours
- 250 hours PIC
Once back in South Korea:
- Complete Medical Check (White Card)
- Wireless Communication Test
- Korean Aviation Law Test
- Aviation Knowledge Oral Test
- Real Flight Test
List of South Korean Airlines:
- Air Busan
- Eastar Jet
- Air Inchean
- Air Pohang
- Asiana Airlines and Asiana Airlines Cargo
- Air Seoul
- Jeju Air
- Jin Air
- Korean Air
- Korean Air Cargo
- T’way Air
Interested in becoming a Spartan International Student?