Vietnam Professional Pilot Program

Welcome to Dean International's flight training webpage for Vietnamese Students.

At Dean International we've worked with students from around the world helping to build their careers as commercial pilots. We understand the challenges students face learning the initial flight licenses all while living in a foreign country. That is why we have customized our programs to meet your needs:

• Finish quickly: with our large fleet of over 40 aircraft, we have the capacity to have you finish in under 8 months
• Competitive prices: because of the large size of our school, we can offer you some of the lowest prices on the market
• Safety is our number one priority; in our 16 year history we have never had a fatality or serious injury.
• Location: because of the ideal weather in Miami, FL you can train year-round
• Need help with English? We offer English training programs.
• Housing and transportation is provided as an option

Receive your private, instrument, single engine commercial and multiengine commercial licenses in under 8 months for only:

• $31,350 with a Cessna 152 and Piper Seneca; or,
• $34,350 with a Cessna 172 and Piper Seneca

The candidate will receive the following flight hours:

• Private
• 50 Hours Dual
• 10 Hours Solo/PIC

• Instrument
• 20 Hours Dual
• 130 Hours Solo/PIC
• 20 Hours Simulator

• Commercial
• 7 Hours Dual
• 8 Hours Solo/PIC

• Multi-Engine
• 15 Hours Dual

• Other Flight Hours
• 5 Hours Night Solo
• 8 Hours Solo X-Country

• Checkride
• 5 Hours Checkride Time

Total Time - 278 Hours

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.

Total cost to the student will be $31,350 USD. Students may substitute the Cessna 152 with a Cessna 172 for an additional charge of $3,000 bringing the total cost of training to $34,350.

All paperwork for issuance of a USA Visa will be provided by Dean International Inc. upon the students initial deposit of $200 USD.

The candidate pays $200 USD for SEVIS and Visa Application fees directly to the US Embassy.

The candidate is required to pay a minimum of $9,350 USD for flight training upon arrival to Miami, Florida to Dean International. Flight training installment payments will be as follows:

Second month - $5,500 (C-152) / $6,250 (C-172)
Third month - $5,500 (C-152) / $6,250 (C-172)
Fourth month - $5,500 (C-152) / $6,250 (C-172)
Fifth month - $5,500 (C-152) / $6,250 (C-172)

The training period for the professional pilot training program is eight months and may be completed in six months.

The candidate has the option of staying in Dean International’s partner businesses that provide housing and transportation. Information about housing and transportation will be provided. However, payments and policies established by these companies are independent from Dean International.

The rental fee prices are subject to change based on current fuel prices. If for any reason fuel prices go higher than $5.95 USD a gallon, there will be a fuel surcharge which will be paid by the candidate.

Some students require more training than what is outlined in the training proposal. Any additional training costs including more flight hours or ground time than is quoted must be paid outside of the program costs.

FAA Professional Pilot Program		PIC Hours
Headsets
1 Set VFR-IFR Charts
1 Airport Facility Directory
Oral Exam Guides
Jeppessen Private Kit
Jeppessen Instrument/Commercial Kit
Cessna 152 POH
Multi Engine POH
First Class Medical (if eligible)
TSA & M1 Visa
Private, Instrument & Commercial Written
4 Practical Exams
100 Hours Ground School
15 Hours of pre & post Flight Briefing (private)
15 Hours of pre & post Flight Briefing (instrument)
15 Hours of pre & post Flight Briefing (commercial)
15 Hours of pre & post Flight Briefing (Multi)
50 Hours C-152 (Dual)
10 Hours C-152 (Solo)		10.0
130 Hours C-152 (Crew Time)		120.0
20 Hours C-152 (Dual IFR)		20.0
20 Hours Simulator Time
15 Hours Commercial Training (Including 2 hrs. day, 2 hrs. night, and 3 hrs. prep.)		15.0
15 Hours Dual Multi Training
8 Hours Solo Cross Country		8.0
5 Hours Solo Night Flight		5.0
5 Hours Checkride		5.0
Administrative and Registration Fees
Total PIC Hours		183.0
Total Flight Hours	258.0
Total Simulator Hours	20.0
Total Hours	278.0

Total with Cessna 152
$31,350.00* USD

Total with Cessna 172
$34,350.00* USD

* This is not a guaranteed price. These prices are based on an average student. Students requiring additional flight or ground time will be charged according to the pre-established rates.

** Current prices are based on a $5.95 per gallon fuel charge. Any increase in fuel beyond this price will result in a fuel surcharge.