Hello Kelvin,

Here are the answers to your questions above:

1. You can transition into pilot training by enrolling in our professional flight school or during your IT studies, as your technical background makes you an ideal candidate for modern, computerized “glass cockpit” aircraft. Holding an IT degree while being a pilot makes you more competitive for airline hiring and provides a high-paying career backup in aviation technology or cybersecurity.

2. While the upfront cost is high, you can manage it by using a modular “pay-as-you-go” approach, completing one license at a time while working in IT to fund the next phase. Additionally, you can pursue flight scholarships from global organizations or apply for specialized aviation loans if you have a U.S.-based co-signer. Also, feel free to review funding suggestions here: https://epicflightacademy.com/flight-school-financing-international/ Best of luck!

3. As an international student, your best financial path is to apply for airline cadet programs, which allow you to pay back your training costs from your future pilot salary. Alternatively, you can use your IT degree to work and save for one license at a time, or utilize an F-1 visa to work as a paid instructor in the U.S. after your training.

To see if you qualify for this training, please complete this pre-qualification form: https://epicflightacademy.com/prequalification-enrollment/

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