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801 Harry Goode Way
Melbourne, FL 32901
Melbourne, FL 32901
Tel: (321) 674-6501
Fax: (321) 674-6510
Fax: (321) 674-6510
Yellow Ribbon Program
Florida Tech and FIT Aviation are proud participants in the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. For more information about how to apply for benefits, visit the Yellow Ribbon webpage @ Florida Tech.
Our Partnership
Established in 1968, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Institute of Technology, supporting the College of Aeronautics aviation program through our flight training activities.
Our Motto
Succeed Above and Beyond.
Using the latest in FAA publications for guidance and a very diverse fleet of 54 aircraft, we provide our students with the best in aviation education.
UTP Students
The purpose of this website is to explain the present pilot training situation facing UTP-FIT students in Panama, to explain our interim solution so as to minimize training disruption, and to offer comprehensive information and processes for taking advantage of FIT training opportunities in Florida, if desired. All of your questions may not be answered by this document, but we think it will be a very useful document to help you quickly evaluate your situation and opportunities. The administration of our partnership at UTP and at FIT will do our best to answer your questions, and to help you find a suitable training solution.
Please download the pamphlet located at the bottom of this page and visit each web page located in the left menu.
In order to successfully complete your flight training at FIT, it is important that you complete the following steps prior to arrival.
- Obtain passport: You will have to receive a passport prior to visiting the United States.
- Obtain a J-1 visa
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements
- U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements
- Documents to study (PDF files): The following documents must be studied and understood prior to arrival at FIT in Florida. Links for all the PDF files can be found at http://utp.fitaviation.com
It is important that you retain, study, and bring to FIT all ground school material purchased for your FIT aeronautics classes at Howard. The list of books includes, but is not limited to: Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Airplane Flying Handbook, the Gleim or ASA FAA Written Exam Test Prep.
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