Earn Your FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for Helicopters
About the Commercial Pilot license CPL(H) training course
At Helicopter Academy, we specialize in helping aspiring pilots earn their Commercial Pilot Certificate for Helicopters (CPL-H). Whether you’re continuing from your private helicopter license or starting your helicopter career from scratch, our FAA-approved helicopter school offers complete flight training to prepare you for real-world commercial helicopter operations.
Why Get a Commercial Helicopter License?
A commercial helicopter license allows you to be paid to fly — opening the door to exciting helicopter pilot training careers in tourism, photography, law enforcement, utility, and flight instruction. With the CPL(H), you’ll gain advanced helicopter control skills, safety proficiency, and a deep understanding of FAA commercial pilot standards.
Commercial Helicopter Training Overview
- Comprehensive helicopter instruction from FAA-certified flight instructors
- Training in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters — the industry’s standard training aircraft
- Advanced maneuvers, cross-country navigation, and emergency procedures
- Preparation for the FAA written, oral, and practical tests
- Flexible scheduling and locations nationwide
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Requirements
To qualify for your Commercial Pilot Certificate for Helicopters (CPL(H)), the FAA requires:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Private Pilot Certificate (Helicopter)
- FAA medical certificate (second class or higher)
- At least 150 hours of flight time (100 PIC, 35 in helicopters)
- Completion of ground school and FAA written exam
- Pass FAA oral and flight tests
How to Become a Commercial Pilot
Step 1 — Earn your Private Pilot License (Helicopter)
Step 2 — Build hours through structured helicopter instruction
Step 3 — Complete your Commercial Pilot License (CPL-H)
Step 4 — Start your helicopter career with Helicopter Academy’s job placement network
Program Features
- Real commercial flying — aerial photography, charter, and ferry work
- Experienced FAA-certified helicopter instructors
- Training available at multiple helicopter school locations across the U.S.
- Free housing available for full-time flight training students
- Flexible pay-as-you-go or block pricing options
Typical Cost Estimate
A full Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter) typically costs around $55,000–$70,000 depending on previous experience and flight hours. Contact us for current hourly rates and package options.
Typical Cost Estimate
After completing your commercial helicopter license, you’ll be qualified to work as a professional pilot in several sectors:
- Tour and charter flying
- Pipeline and power line patrol
- Emergency medical services (EMS)
- Law enforcement and search & rescue
- Flight instruction (after earning your CFI)
Ready to Begin Your Helicopter Career?
Your journey toward becoming a professional commercial helicopter pilot starts here. Call or text 561-346-2816 today, or submit your pilot training application to start your FAA commercial helicopter training now.
Pilot testimonial: Would like to thank you again for your amazing program. I learned more than a few things with HelicopterAcademy that are now vital for my flights here. I miss the Boatpix flights a lot and hope somehow I will fly for you again. I just wanted to let you know that I found a pilot job in Canada in a spraying company.
- Laurent Abat-Roy.