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International Aviation Partnership

Looking to launch your aviation career with an international edge? 17³Ô¹Ï’s International Aviation Partnership program helps you earn FAA licenses, gain cultural exposure, and build a global network — all in one proven curriculum.

What You’ll Do

  • Explore international aviation with .
  • Study abroad (for U.S. students) or train under an F‑1/M‑1 visa (for international students), complete with OPT experience.
  • Fly modern aircraft, including seaplanes and aerobatic models, and dive into UAS (drone) training.
  • Transfer abroad to partner universities in the UK or South Africa to finish a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

 Why Choose 17³Ô¹Ï

  • Safe, friendly training environment
  • Full FAA licensing pathways
  • Flexible options: short-term trips or semester-long study
  • Awesome global exposure and career-ready skills

Benefits of coming to 17³Ô¹Ï

Overseas Partner Universities and Colleges

In order to provide aviation students with these opportunities, we have developed a number of partnerships with overseas Universities and Colleges that specialize in Aviation training. Some of our overseas Partner Universities include:

International Aviation Program Courses:

For Students STUDYING THE AAS DEGREE IN AVIATION:

For International Students (PDFs):

Visas And TSA Approval

Sam Jiggins, 17³Ô¹Ï International Aviation Partnership program graduate

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Sam Jiggins
University of Hertfordshire and 17³Ô¹Ï aviation program graduate who worked as an 17³Ô¹Ï flight instructor before becoming a First Officer Pilot with SkyWest Airlines

"17³Ô¹Ï sets you up to become a successful aviator from the day you begin.... The program is filled with a fantastic group of professionals who will mentor and guide you to achieve your goals."

Hear from other international students


Get started with your International Aviation Application to 17³Ô¹Ï straight away!

  • For more information, email International Aviation Coordinator Steve Ursell at sursell@nmc.edu.

Inside The Cockpit At 17³Ô¹Ï's Aviation Program