Welcome to beautiful Miami, Florida. The weather here is excellent for flying about 90% of the year. Dean International has been in business since 1991, and was incorporated in April of 1994. Since then, it has trained over 5000 pilots worldwide. Dean International has trained over 600 candidates from India since 2006. Many of these are currently flying for Air India, GO Air, Indigo, Jet, Jet Lite, Kingfisher, and B-Jets.

Dean International offers training for candidates who wish to fly for one of India's airlines. Our Professional Indian Airline Program meets all minimum DGCA requirements and hours. Successful completion of this program will also earn you the necessary FAA ratings. In combination, these two accomplishments will allow you to convert your licenses and ratings once you return to India.

Dean International is an FAA-approved 141 flight school, which allows for Professional Career Training. Only schools which are FAA-approved and have approved training syllabi are able to issue visas for foreign students. This also means that our students receive training which surpasses FAA standards. The quality of student performance is measured through progressive flight exams and written exams. All training is documented and maintained to FAA standards.

Pricing includes all flight exams, written exams, books, and other study materials. Uniforms may be purchased in India, and must consist of five (5) blue pants and five (5) white pilot shirts. Our academy offers low, competitive pricing on single-engine and multi-engine airplane programs running from Private to Multi Commercial ratings. (Even with other costs included, our training is generally more affordable than training at another school.) Beware of academies with high prices. These prices are usually attributed to new aircraft and high overheads. These schools often end up bankrupt, and you may run the risk of losing your invested time and money. Dean International has ended up helping to train and certify students from these schools, including Air India cadets.

Our Professional Indian Airline Program can generally be completed within eight (8) months for dedicated candidates. However, some exceptional candidates have been able to complete the program in as little as four (5) months. Pricing for the program is based on the average student, and may be higher if additional flight or ground instruction is necessary. Again, this depends on the student's ability and dedication.

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Dean International has a fleet of 17 Cessna 152's, 9 Cessna 172's, one (1) Piper Arrow, one (1) Cessna 182, three (3) Piper Senecas, one (1) Beechcraft Duchess, one (1) Piper Seminole, one (1) Cessna 172SP, and one (1) Cessna 172SP with a G1000 glass cockpit.

1. We only use DGCA-approved aircraft for the Professional Indian Airline Program.
2. Our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards and approved by the FAA for 141 Professional Programs.
3. We also offer Aerobatic Training for those who wish to sharpen their flying skills. This is performed in Aerobatic airplanes with very highly experienced aerobatic instructors.

1. Fill out our visa application online, print a copy, and sign the appropriate pages.
2. Scan the visa application, along with a legible copy of your passport, and send them to rdean@flymiami.com.
3. Send Dean International a non-refundable processing fee of USD $200.00.
4. Provide a letter from your bank showing that you have sufficient funds for the course and all of the living expenses.

Dean International offers various convenient housing and transportation packages. Please contact Elisa Dean at rdean@flymiami.com for more details.

For those concerned about food and groceries, we are also capable of distributing Indian foods through Mr. Zaidi, who owns an Indian grocery store. Students may place an order and have the foods delivered to their apartments.

Dean is pleased to offer our International Student Pilots Health Insurance under our Group Policy to cover your Health Requirements for the Visa. This coverage provides health coverage for any qualified medical treatment exclusive of a pre-existing condition. The benefits are also covered while training in aircraft without any passengers on board under the Adventure Sports Rider. A benefit for death and dismemberment is included as a regular emergency including return of mortal remains. The policy provides a Maximum Benefit of $ 500,000 with 0 Deductible. Please review the International Medical Group’s Patriot Group Travel Medical Coverage Policy by clicking on the following link:

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The cost is approximately USD 696.00 for Enrollment in the 18-29 Age Bracket for 8 months of coverage. Additional Months can be added as an additional student cost provided that there has been no lapse in coverage. This would need to prepaid and approved prior to your arrival in the states. You can rest assured this insurance will provide you piece of mind during your stay.

Please add $696.00 to cover your Visa Health Requirements with your payment. Any difference of the actual cost amount will be collected or refunded upon arrival.