Admissions Policy
Revision: 02 Issued Date: 2019.12.06
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General
This document is prepared and issued by EVA Flight Training Academy (hereinafter “EVA FTA”) to
assist applicants to understand the courses and procedures of its pilot training programs. It will be the
standard and official guidance for both parties, hereby the Applicant/Student and EVA Flight Training
Academy, from the application to the completion/termination of training program.
Launched in 2013, EVA Flight Training Academy is located at Mather Airport, where surrounded by
all-year California sunshine as well as various flying destinations, including Sacramento, the capitol
of California. Not only that Mather Airport already provided a full set of navigational aids, EVA FTA
is continuously constructing hangar, student dormitory and café in its 9.6-acre campus, all aimed at
providing the most pleasant training experiences to its students.
As a FAA-certificated Part 141 Flight School, EVA FTA uses brand new DA20/DA40/DA42 airplanes,
equipped with G1000 avionics system, to achieve the highest training quality and flight safety. With
its professional and experienced instructors and maintenance staff, students are allowed to enjoy their
training as undistracted, safe, and inspirational as it can be. Students who complete the program and
pass the FAA Airman Knowledge Test and Pilot Practical Test will obtain a training certificate and
applicable FAA Pilot License, which will help, but not guarantee, them to become eligible for job
opportunities in the airline industry.
For those who are interested in more details or submitting an application, please contact:
Tel.
+1-916-394-5395
Email
wi[email protected]
Add.
3745 Whitehead St., Mather, CA95655, USA
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Training Programs
I. Obligations
EVA FTA is obligated to provide FAA approved training programs, including “PPL-Private
Pilot Course, Airplane Single Engine Land,” “IR/CPL-Instrument-Airplane, Commercial Pilot-
Multiengine Land,” and “UPRT- Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, ” while the Student
shall comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations as well as clauses of this document,
policies, manual, and operating procedures of EVA FTA throughout the entire training program.
II. Tuition Rates
The rate listed below shall be complied with for EVA FTA to collect tuition from the Student.
The estimated total cost of the programs is based on the time students need to complete the
programs and might differ for individuals. As training schedules are arranged in accordance
with the Student’s learning progress, the Student shall be responsible for any additional cost
caused by issues not attributed to EVA FTA, including but not limited to force majeure or the
Student’s individual performance.
PPL/IR/CPL Program Rates
UPRT Program Rates
Admissions
Instruction Fee / Per hour
Enrollment Fee
$500
$40
PPL Program Deposit
$1,000
$80
IR/CPL Program Deposit
$2,000
$80
Device Rent/ Per hour
Currency: USD
DA20*
$190
DA40*
$190
DA42*
$395
FTD
$100
AATD
$30
Admissions
Instruction Fee / Per hour
Enrollment Fee
$500
$140
UPRT Program Deposit
$100
$190
Parachute Rent
$30
$140
Device Rent/ Per hour
Currency: USD
DA20*
$190
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Training Programs
III. Misc. Costs
Aside from the tuition, the Student is responsible for other costs relevant to travel to the United
States and stay throughout the training program, such as travel documents, flight fare, lodging,
school materials, uniforms, test fees, etc. EVA FTA will provide a list of required school
materials in the Enrollment Guide to the enrolled Applicant. Such materials cost approximately
$500 USD. Price is subject to change. The Student is also recommended to bring an iPad to
adapt to most training aids and documents designed by EVA FTA.
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Administrations
I. Application
Applicantswho meet the following requirements shall submit the completed Application Form
to EVA FTA. Please refer to Appendix B for application process.
At least aged 16 years old.
Demonstrates comprehensive capability of English by attaching a copy of any of the
following language test certificates acquired within the past 2 years:
a. TOEIC, a minimum of 650. (TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test certificate shall also be
attached as a reference only.) (for international students only)
b. TOEFL iBT, a minimum of 85. (for international students only)
c. IELTS, a minimum of 5.5. (for international students only)
Hold a valid FAA Medical Certificate for the training programs.
Applicants for UPRT program shall also hold a valid FAA Private Pilot License.
II. Enrollment
Once the application has been accepted, EVA FTA will provide the Enrollment Agreement, the
Enrollment Guide and schedule a both parties agreed report date for the Applicant. The
Applicant shall sign the Enrollment Agreement and make payments for admissions, including
enrollment fee and applicable program deposit, to EVA FTA. If the Applicant makes any
changes or cancellation on or before the 30
th
calendar day prior to the report date, the program
deposit can be fully refunded yet the enrollment fee is not refundable. Both the enrollment fee
and program deposit cannot be refunded if any changes or cancellation is made after the 30
th
calendar day prior to the report date.
The Applicant shall follow the instructions in the Enrollment Guide to obtain the required
documentation, including the I-20 Form, M-1 visa, and the Alien Flight Student Program
(AFSP) approval from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by the report date.
EVA FTA will initiate the I-20 Form issuance process and provide adequate invitation letter if
required by the visa issuance agency. Any fees for the foresaid documentation are at the
Applicant’s own costs.
Recipt of application and fees
the 30
th
calendar day prior to the
Report Date
Agreed Report
Date
If change/cancellation occurs after the 30
th
calendar day:
Enrollment fee NOT refundable;
Program deposit NOT refundable.
If change/cancellation occurs on or before the 30
th
calendar day:
Enrollment fee NOT refundable;
Program deposit refundable.
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Administrations
III. Insurance (for international students only)
Before commencing any flight training, the Student shall be covered by a medical or travel
insurance that provides benefits no less than $10,000 USD. A copy of the insurance policy shall
be filed to EVA FTA, and payments for the insurance are at the Student’s own costs.
IV. Payment Terms
Acceptable term of payment is transfer only. Collection, expenses, and balance of the tuition is
controlled by EVA FTA with its computerized training system. The international students shall
keep a remaining balance of $2,000 USD in the system. Payment shall be made in a timely
fashion since EVA FTA needs 3 business days to process each payment. Remaining balance
will be checked on every Wednesday. EVA FTA may stop training when remaining balance is
insufficient for training schedules.
Wire Information:
Beneficiary Name: EVA FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
Beneficiary Bank: JPMorgan Chase Bank New York
Swift code: CHASUS33
ABA: 021000021
Account number: 469799717
V. Attendance
The Student is obligated to attend scheduled sessions or make change requests when necessary
in compliance with the requirements in EVA FTA’s Pilot Administration Manual. Any
deviation from the attendance requirements in the Pilot Administration Manual is considered
as truancy, and each time of truancy allows EVA FTA to deduct $200 USD from the Student’s
prepaid program deposit. When the Student accrues 3 times of truancy, EVA FTA may initiate
the Review Board process to terminate the program without refunding the remains of the
program deposit.
VI. Completion
Upon completion of the training program, the program deposit and the remaining balance of
the prepaid tuition will be refunded to the Student after deducting applicable fees, such as the
enrollment fee and the truancy deductions.
VII. Termination
If the Student wishes to terminate the training program before its completion, a written notice
shall be made to EVA FTA at least 30 calendar days in advance. With such notice, the
remaining balance of the prepaid tuition and deposit will be refunded to the Student after
deducting applicable fees, such as the enrollment fee and the truancy deductions.
Such written notice is not required if the termination is a decision made by a Review Board
convened in compliance with EVA FTA Flight Operations Manual. On this occasion, the
program deposit is not refundable, while the remaining balance of the prepaid tuition will be
refunded to the Student after deducting applicable fees, such as the enrollment fee.
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Appendix
Appendix A. Miscellaneous Cost
Miscellaneous Costs include but not limited to the following expenses. Prices listed below are
subject to change.
a. FAA Airman Knowledge Test: $165/each time
b. FAA Pilot Practical Test: $800/each time
c. School materials: around $500/per set
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Appendix
Appendix B. Application Process. (for international students only)
Applicant
• Submit the Student Pilot Application and required supporting documentation to
wip@evafta.com.
EVA FTA
• Provide the Enrollment Agreement and the Enrollment Guide.
• Schedule a both parties agreed report date for the applicant.
Applicant
• Sign the Enrollment Agreement.
• Make payments for admissions, including enrollment fee and applicable program
deposit.
• Submit the payment receipt along with the signed agreement.
EVA FTA
• Confirm the payment and sign the contract.
• Initiate and provide the I-20 Form.
• Provide the original copy of I-20 and invitation letter to the students. (If required by the
visa issuance agency.)
Applicant
• Follow the instructions in the Enrollment Guide to obtain the required documentation,
including the I-20 Form, M-1 visa, and the Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) approval
from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by the report date.
Applicant
• Provide a copy of medical or travel insurance policy with coverage no less than the
amount of $10,000 USD before commencing the flight training.
3745 WHITEHEAD STREET, MATHER, CA 95655, USA
TEL: 916-394-5395
E-mail: sup@evafta.com