Getting Started
First things first
Get admitted by completing a TVCC Application
Make sure you have completed your federal financial aid application. Get the FAFSA application here
Visit the Next Steps section of the TVCC Admissions website to make sure you haven't missed anything.
Make contact
Contact Julie Lynch for an appointment for Aviation Program Introduction, at (541)
881-5975 or at aviation@tvcc.cc
For helicopter pilots, please also schedule a new student orientation with Alisha
Sweeney, Director of Student Services at Silverhawk Aviation Academy, alisha@silverhawkaviation.net or (208) 453-8577. We enjoy meeting with prospective students and we recommend a
tour of our flight facilities and scheduling a Discovery Ride.
Note: Seats may be limited, we must follow both State and Federal requirements.
Get cleared
Obtain the required medical certificate needed.
View FAA Medical Requirements
Current medical certification costs typically range between $60 and $300, depending
on Classification required.
Verify citizenship
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires us to verify a students' citizenship status. You will need to provide a passport and/or birth certificate. If you have specific questions, please contact us.
Make a plan
Aviation education costs may exceed federal financial aid funding, due to the flight labs and fuel costs. Additional educational loans are available and there are also a number of industry scholarships and grants listed on the web. Remember, this is an investment in your future career. Make a plan to finance your flight education.
Check out the details
Weight Limits: For helicopter pilots: If a student is over 240 lbs. (this is total flight weight),
but is less than 300 lbs., the student must plan to doing all primary training in
the R-44, at additional cost above Private Pilot standard cost).
Note: If you are using Veteran Education Benefits, the additional cost is not covered
by the VA. You must be willing to be weighed at any time, per FAA requirement.
Check Rides: There is a check ride fee for each rating. These fees are included in the flight labs.
International Students: There are some additional requirements for international students to attend flight school.