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Helicopter License, Commercial Flight Training School and Advanced Courses
including prerequisites, certification information, helicopter ground school
courses and cost.
Details About Our Helicopter Training
We
limit our class size in order for
our students to receive one-on-one training so each student can progress
individually. This aids in the learning process and gives the
instructor the flexibility to tailor the course based on the
student's learning requirements.
Our primary goal is to produce confident and qualified pilots who
have some basic experience in dealing with northern terrain and
weather conditions.
Students who excel in their helicopter flight training will advance
to the Mountain Flying or Longlining Course. This will introduce
you to the challenges and special requirements for commercial
flying in northern BC.
- No academic prerequisites are required for helicopter flight
training, however, enough academic skills are required to pass
the written exams.
- No previous flying experience necessary.
- Coordination, dexterity, perseverance and determination are basic
traits for the successful trainees
- Allow 10 - 12 weeks to complete the 100 hour commercial Course.
- Part time students can be scheduled in, but it is recommended to
take the course full time.
- It is best to drop in or call before registering.
Some Great Reasons to Become a Helicopter Pilot
Work For Yourself: As a helicopter pilot you are an independent individual and have full authority over your aircraft and flight.
Those with a leader’s mentality can choose to fly for
a small company or in remote areas where they can be
in absolute control of everything. Those who prefer to follow
have the option of
working in a big company where flight, schedules and itineraries
are dictated by the operating policies.
Great Job Prospects: The job market for helicopter
pilots is better than ever and still growing. In earlier days
helicopters were famous for their deployment in war, namely
in Vietnam, but presently there is an immense variety and demand
for helicopter jobs.
Exciting
Career Choice: Flying
a helicopter is a very rewarding job. Helicopters have been
used to fight fires, assist populations in distress such
as following natural catastrophes, famine and other humanitarian
relief, evacuate critically wounded people from all types
of accidents, support ground units in apprehension of criminals,
save stranded people in harsh environments like mountains
and seas, and the list goes on.
Flying Helicopters is Fun: Last but not least
flying helicopters is fun. Its gives you an exhilarating feeling
to be up in the air and able to do anything. Through the ages,
man has always aspired to fly like a bird. Well, with a helicopter
you can do much better than a bird since you can stop, go sideways
and backwards at your convenience, and the view is breathtaking.
Testimonial: “After flying fixed wing and spending some time around helicopters in remote camps in Northwest BC, I decided to make the switch to the rotary world of flying. I found Greg's one on one approach to flight training very benificial. Greg's flight training gives you a very good understanding of what and how things are done in the real world of the helicopter industry. From mountain flying to to long lining, Greg's realistic approach towards flight training gets you one step ahead of the competition. I now fly for Interior Helicopters in Northwest BC. I recommend to anyone interested in flying to train with Greg, you won't be disappointed.”
- Jason Camille |