This page will give you a list to help keep track of the items necessary for your application. It also provides deadlines and other important information regarding your application.
STUDENT CHECKLIST
Information about this unique and challenging flight training program is mandatory to make a good go/no-go decision.
- Small Group Info Tour at Premier Flight Center
- Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11am
- To RSVP or get another option, please contact Mr. Julien Bernard at jbernard@premiersgf.com or 417-720-4066 (Ext 1#)
Complete and submit your FAFSA. Even if you do not intend to apply for a loan or think you won’t qualify for a grant, most scholarships now require the FAFSA for you to be considered.
A FAA Medical Certificate is required (minimum of 3rd Class) for flight training. Although, please note that qualification for a 1st class medical is required for major airlines.
Take a photo of your certificate, you will need to submit this in your application.
Click Here for more information on Medical Certificates and where to find a designated AME.
If you have questions or concerns, please see the FAA’s FAQ Page on Medical Certificates
Complete and submit an OTC application with Aviation Flight Technology as your major. You can do this online here. New students must attend a STAR seminar and complete orientation online.
Request official high school and college transcripts. Here’s how.
The following are optional and, if completed, will add to your overall point score.
AVI 101 and Math 130 or higher, as well as any 100 level or above elective class not being used to fulfill above requirements. See application for more details.
Prior flight experience helps to boost your score. Please indicate what your flight hours are in the application.
Aviation Student Application Deadlines
Summer Cohort (June Start) – Priority Deadline is March 31st
Selection Sent Out around May 1st
Fall Cohort (August Start) – Priority Deadline is May 31st
Selection Sent Out around July 1st
Spring Cohort (January Start) – Priority Deadline is October 31st
Selection Sent Out around December 1st
The program is selective admission and will offer top applicants a position in the class. Applicants not selected for admission but still interested in joining the program need to reapply for a subsequent semester.
Please sign into the application portal before the deadline to confirm that your file is complete. We will not consider incomplete files.
**** WHAT IF YOU MISSED THE DEADLINE? ****
If you miss the deadline, please apply for the next semester. Feel free to reach out to the Program Navigator, Crystal Stine, for options to better prepare you for the next application cycle. Contact information can be found on the Team webpage.