Professional Helicopter Pilot Programs
A Complete Multi-Stage Training Pathway for Future Rotorcraft Professionals
Begin your helicopter career through a structured, step-by-step training program that takes you from zero experience to fully qualified professional pilot. Each rating builds on the one before it, giving you the knowledge, skills, and proficiency required to operate safely and confidently in the helicopter industry.
Below is a breakdown of every certificate and rating included in the program.
PRIVATE PILOT – ROTORCRAFT HELICOPTER (PPL-H)
Your First Step Into Professional Helicopter Aviation
The Private Pilot License is where your helicopter journey begins. This stage focuses on foundational flying skills, aircraft control, and safety. You’ll learn to hover, take off, land, and manage the aircraft in a variety of basic flight conditions.
COMMERCIAL PILOT – ROTORCRAFT HELICOPTER (CPL-H)
Become Eligible to Fly Helicopters for Hire or Compensation
The Commercial Pilot License elevates your skills to a professional level. You will refine your maneuvers, improve precision, develop advanced emergency response skills, and learn to operate at higher workload levels.
INSTRUMENT RATING – ROTORCRAFT HELICOPTER (IR-H)
Train to Fly Safely Without Visual References
The Instrument Rating teaches you to fly the helicopter using only cockpit instruments. This rating dramatically increases safety and prepares you for professional operations in low visibility or controlled airspace.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR – INSTRUMENT (CFII)
Teach Instrument Students & Increase Your Employability
The CFII rating allows you to teach instrument students and significantly expands your career opportunities. Most helicopter schools and operators strongly prefer instructors who are instrument qualified.
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