FAQ's About SUU's Helicopter Program

[@violentshoes4685]

Getting out of the Army right now, definitely considering it.

[@SUUAviation]

Awesome, if you have any questions about applying, feel free to reach out to us over social media, at [e-mail], or at 435-586-7862

[@StarcraftGT500]

I want to go to SUU bad!!! However, after doing some rough math, I came out with about $150,000 for school and flight training. I can't afford that!!! Also hate the idea of going that much into debt! D:

[@SUUAviation]

Andrew, we understand. However, we encourage you to think of it as an investment. Pilots have an outstanding return on education. Of course, it's best for you to decide what's best for you.

[@gameyogo]

I have this struggle atm.

[@Negativity808]

I got accepted to SUU going thru the process now ti get FAA and then apply for flight spot

[@SUUAviation]

Nice! Congratulations. Do you have any questions?

[@chiefinchefs5013]

I want to move here just to come to this school joining the Air Force reserve then coming here after 💯

[@josephinebradley3134]

Hi, great info by the way 👍 and thanks. My question concerns citizenship and costs for the course. I am Australian and live here as well. I spent 20 years in California without becoming a citizen. Is it a hard and fast rule that one should be a citizen before studying there? And what is the cost of the two year program? Cheers Jo.

[@SUUAviation]

Hey! Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. We are, however, accepting international students for our A&P mechanic and airplane pilot program. You can find our price breakdown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWnFnpmrgMirmpo

[@OfficialRegulatededitss]

I’m 3 years done outta my 4 year contract in the air force I really want to use my GI bill to do this program only thing is I’m 6’3 190 and I plan on putting on muscle am I not a good fit for the industry? My goal weight is 220

[@brockd1218]

Honestly it would be better to stay at around 190 if possible. You are certainly able to do the program if you’re over but it requires the larger aircraft and the difference in price is about $10K per semester

[@SUUAviation]

Great question! It will be cheaper if you weigh under 190 pounds, however, you’re still able to fly if you’re over that limit.

[@Jason-33W]

I already have my Bachelors degree and I'm looking to switch careers into flying helicopters. I'm also a veteran (40 yrs old now) and only have a few months left for my GI Bill. Looking at different possibilities for where to do flying. Looks tempting and seems to hit all my check boxes for what I need. Would I be able to just skip the general education classes and just do the flight ones?

[@SUUAviation]

Hello Jason! With our school, a degree must be pursued along with your flight training. However we do offer Associates degrees with flight training. Your Bachelors degree will transfer in probably a majority of the general credits, so you would only really need to focus on Aviation core classes. We have heard of students using their GI Bill on the more expensive parts of flight training (Instrument, Commercial etc.) If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] or 435-586-7862

[@kearagelera1556]

Does the Utah army national guard have 100% free tuition benefits like illinois? or does it only cover a certain amount?

[@SUUAviation]

Great question, our VA office would be able to help you with that. Their contact info is [e-mail] & 435-865-8477

[@BaoNguyen-jc6vj]

i've looked around your website and i didn't see anywhere that mentioned who want to apply to this program must be a U.S. Citizen. I want to be a heli pilot but i'm not a U.S citizen :((

[@SUUAviation]

Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. We are, however, accepting international students for our A&P mechanic and airplane pilot program.

[@SsgtMcNasty1]

What if I finish the 5 semesters of flying and continue to go to the school to finish a degree? Will I still be able to go further in the aviation program?

[@SUUAviation]

Students have the opportunity to instruct at SUU aviation while finishing schooling.

[@greglivingston2630]

How long does the bachelors route take? Would hope my core credits transfer over from the bachelors degree I already have!

[@SUUAviation]

It depends on how your credits transfer! It could be pretty short. You should contact our admissions team to find out. [e-mail] or 435-865-8148

[@reinggardloudyvito9820]

how about international student?

[@SUUAviation]

Hi Reinggard! Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. We are, however, accepting international students for our A&P mechanic and airplane pilot program.

[@seansudduth7882]

where were you guys when i was looking for a school???? i already requested info!!

[@SUUAviation]

So glad you found us, Sean!

[@danmiller9975]

After 5 semesters how many flight hours do graduates have?

[@SUUAviation]

Students will graduate with about 200 flight hours

[@glidewillie5767]

How hard is it to get a flight spot?

[@SUUAviation]

It’s not difficult at all. You can apply here: www.suu.edu/aviation/apply/ We do recommend applying earlier rather than later for your preferred semester, for the best chance to get that spot.

[@stevenfrankfurt9804]

What's the acceptance rate into the actual pilot hours portion of the program?

[@SUUAviation]

We don't have that hard statistic Steven, but definitely the majority of those that apply make it in. The biggest cause of not making it is failing the medical exam.

[@AHMADsCOLLEGENAMA]

What is the exact cost(including each & everything) to earn a CPL(H) ? And is there any scholarship for that license across the world from any institute or university?

[@SUUAviation]

Feel free to reach out to 435-586-7862 or [e-mail] and we’d love to tell you more about our program.

[@ephraimschendel765]

Wait only citizens? Well never mind then was really considering that!

[@null2470]

We're getting tired of educating the world.

[@wenxyzkaos]

Is a greencard not enough to be able to do this? Why does it need to be a citizenship?

[@SUUAviation]

Unfortunately you'd need to be a citizen. It's a federal regulation so there's not much we can do about it. We've been trying to get through their approval process for over a year, and expect it will take much longer based on how it's gone so far. Wish we could say otherwise honestly!

[@wenxyzkaos]

@@SUUAviation is that for every helicopter school or just you?

[@SUUAviation]

@@wenxyzkaos Just our school and a few other schools. There are most likely other schools that accept international helicopter students.

[@kearagelera1556]

@@SUUAviation What if I am looking to apply first then get my US citizenship? I am going to basic training in the army national guard and I come back in january so when I get back I need to send my citizenship application asap so I can be a US citizen.

[@jn45672]

@@kearagelera1556 don't you need to be a US Citizen to join the National Guard?

[@amonster8mymother]

Aw I'm a Canadian citizen.

[@SUUAviation]

We wish we accepted international rotor students! We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. We are, however, accepting international students for our A&P mechanic and airplane pilot program.

[@solimaro]

You should say that you do not accept foreigners into the program in all your other videos too. Only now I realize subscribing to your channel and watching many other of your videos has been a huge waste of time.

[@SUUAviation]

We’re sorry for the miscommunication, we would like this to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved.