Career Pilot Program
Full pipeline: Private, Commercial, Instrument add‑on, CFI. Bundled ground school, flight hours, and check‑rides with a placement path.
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Premier Helicopter Training — From Intro Lessons to Career Pilot
Helicopter Academy is a full-service FAA Certified helicopter flight school offering professional helicopter training, hands-on helicopter lessons, and career-focused programs. Train with experienced instructors, modern helicopters, and a proven job-placement path.
FAA‑Compliant Curriculum
Private → Commercial → CFI paths
Job Placement Guarantee
Graduate and teach with our operations (terms apply)
Housing & Financing
Student support for long-term trainees
Helicopter Training Programs
Our comprehensive helicopter flight training options are built for students at every level — zero experience to professional instructor.
Private Pilot
Core helicopter lessons to earn your private pilot certificate. Emphasis on safety, hover, maneuvers, and cross‑country navigation.
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Commercial Certificate
Train to fly for compensation. Advanced maneuvers, precision flying, and real-world scenarios employers require.
Learn More Apply — Commercial Pilot - CPL(H)
Instrument Rating
Expand your skills for intrument flight rating operations and precision navigation — a key asset for career pilots.
Learn More Apply — Intrument Rating - IR(H)
Certified Flight Instructor
Gain instructor credentials and begin building hours immediately after completion.
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Add On Helicopter Rating
Fixed wing pilots welcome. Fast-track into rotorcraft with a structured add on syllabus.
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Online Ground School
Our online ground school is built rotorcraft students. Our self-paced online helicopter training
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Hour Building
Unique opportunities for aviators looking to add flight-time to their logbooks at at only $300 per hour.
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What Your Helicopter Training Covers
Transparent pricing and comprehensive curriculum — everything you need to earn your certificates and start flying professionally.
| Component | Includes |
|---|---|
| Ground School | FAA topics, aerodynamics, weather, navigation (online & in-class options) |
| Flight Hours | Dual instruction, solo, cross-country, instrument training |
| Check‑Rides & Endorsements | All FAA practical tests and instructor endorsements |
| Housing Support | Student housing options for qualifying trainees |
| Placement | Job placement path for qualifying graduates |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience?
No — our helicopter training programs accept zero-hour students.
How long to earn a private license?
Typical PPL(H) candidates finish in ~40 flight hours; actual time varies by scheduling and weather.
Is an instrument rating necessary?
Not required for private pilots, but highly recommended for career paths.
What does placement guarantee mean?
Graduates who meet our flight and instructor criteria are offered positions in our operations (terms apply).
Student Success Stories
"Helicopter Academy trained me from zero hours and helped me secure an instructor job right after graduation."
— Scott R.
"The instructors were professional and safety-focused. Best helicopter lessons I could ask for."
— L. Nicolosi
Three months of helicopter lessons and flying condensed into five minutes!
This is a great synopsis of what you will get to see while training to become a professional helicopter pilot at Helicopter Academy.