Turkey - Country Requirements
Are you an aspiring pilot from Turkey?
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 Turkey, 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.
JAA Turkish Pilot Conversion Process:
While Turkish students are completing their FAA pilot training, they will need to follow the below steps to officially be JAA ATPL Frozen/JAA CPL holders.
- Have 2 logbooks: 1 for FAA and 1 for EASA
- Complete 100 hours of PIC time (NOT Time building), 50 of which must be in in IR conditions
- Complete 1 long (VFR) Cross Country with at least 300 NM
Once back in Turkey, students must:
- Complete JAA ATPL theory classes for the 14 subjects done (Around 800 hours) – We recommend students begin this while at Spartan College after successful completion of their PPL with us.
- Take the refresher courses (Usually 12 days) and take written exams.
- Complete the IR/CPL check rides at a local flight school
List of Turkish Airlines:
- Turkish Airlines
- AnadoluJet
- SunExpress
- Turkish Cargo
Interested in becoming a Spartan International Student?