International Students

With best-in-class facilities and programs, plus staff committed to supporting you, we have what you need to kickstart your future. If you鈥檙e an international student, we鈥檒l be here to guide you through the process, ensuring you鈥檙e set for an exciting career ahead.

International Admissions Requirements

To enroll at AIM as an international student, you must meet all of our general admissions requirements.

 

If you need assistance with your international student application, our International Student Services team is here to help.聽

 

  • If English isn鈥檛 your first language, you鈥檒l need to show proof of proficiency
  • To meet FAA requirements for A&P certification, you must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to cover tuition and expenses or qualify for financial aid as an eligible non-US citizen

 

  • Verified proof of completing a secondary school program equivalent to a U.S. high school
  • Obtain the appropriate visa
  • Have a valid passport with an expiration date at least six months after your course completion date

An International Student’s Journey from Congo to Aviation Technician

Meet Daniel, a former journalist from Congo who found a new purpose through AIM. This inspiring story highlights his transition from working on the ramp to earning his A&P certification and building a career in aviation maintenance鈥攚ith no prior experience. Watch his journey and see how AIM helps international students take off.

Daniel Kongolo AIM Alumni
Transcript: An International Student’s Journey from Congo to Aviation Technician

I am from Congo in Africa. Back home, I was a journalist. Then when I came here, I thought 鈥 I need to do something else. Why not try working with my hands? Before AIM, I was working at the ramp at American Airlines. I started in 2021. I met a mechanic who told me about the work, and I thought 鈥 oh my God, I need to do this.

My experience was pretty good. I came with zero aviation experience, but I was excited to learn. It was my first time working on an aircraft, and they put me with good people. All of the AIM teachers helped me a lot. Everything I have now, I got from AIM.

I work night shift at land maintenance. They assign you one aircraft, maybe two or three mechanics depending on the job. Sometimes the job takes all night; sometimes it only takes a couple of hours. But every time I鈥檓 given a job, I try to do my best.

Before, I was working on the bags 鈥 now, I鈥檓 working with my hands to fix aircraft. What we do on the ground keeps people flying safely. That鈥檚 what I can say.

The A&P certificate gave me a lot of opportunities. When I was in school, I kept telling people, 鈥淣ow is the best time to go to school 鈥 time goes fast and there鈥檚 a lot of opportunity in A&P.鈥

I want to thank all the instructors at AIM Charlotte and everyone else there. They鈥檙e doing such a good job helping people change their lives. I thank them all.

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Our hands-on programs, industry-driven training, and career support are all geared toward one goal: helping you succeed. If you鈥檙e ready to take the next step in your aviation journey, request more information about AIM today.