Helicopter Pilot Training
Description
We offer discovery flights to find out if this is something you would love doing or as a gift for someone who has always wanted to fly a helicopter. Price includes ground school time and actual airtime in Helicopter with you taking controls.
Taking an introductory flight is an incredible experience. We want you to get the feeling for how exciting being a helicopter pilot is and to get a good sense of the challenge that is in store. One of Alamo Flight Academy’s Certified Flight Instructors will go over how the helicopter works and how to control it. Then you and the Flight Instructor will take off. Over the course of the next half hour, you will experience takeoffs, straight and level flight, hovering, landing, and an amazing view. Not only will you land with a much more clear concept of what it means to be fly helicopters but will have flown one! We are available 7 days a week to take you for your first flight.
What kind of jobs are available for helicopter pilots?
Many pilots are hired to fly cameras for movie sets, TV shows, commercials, or photography projects. This can be a highly creative and dynamic career for pilots who enjoy working in the entertainment and media industries.
EMS helicopter pilots are responsible for airlifting patients to hospitals or transporting organs for transplants. This high-stakes career is both challenging and rewarding, as it involves saving lives in critical situations.
Helicopter pilots often work for police departments or government agencies, assisting in search and rescue operations, surveillance, or crowd control during emergencies or large events.
Pilots can also find opportunities flying helicopters for agricultural purposes (like spraying pesticides or monitoring crops) or supporting utility companies in tasks such as powerline inspections and fire watch.
Corporate helicopter pilots transport executives and employees to business meetings, remote locations, and private destinations. Charter pilots may also offer private flights for individuals or groups.
Experienced pilots can transition into becoming flight instructors, teaching new pilots the skills and knowledge they need to start their own careers in aviation.
Some pilots are hired to monitor wildlife, conduct research, or survey environmental changes like forest fires, flooding, or wildlife conservation efforts.
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How to get started?
Come and take an Introductory flight and see what becoming a pilot is all about. Next, you will need to obtain an FAA Medical Certificate. We will refer you to an FAA Approved Medical Examiner in your area. Some of the areas they will test are: checking that your vision is correctable to 20/20, that you have good hearing, and that you have no medical problems that would hinder your ability to safely pilot an aircraft. If you have specific questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
We are available to help you in arranging financing in order to help cover the cost of flight training. Most lending programs require that students have a cosigner for loan applications, decent credit standing, and 2 years of work history. We will help you walk through the lending process as well as offer you the opportunity to take advantage of Federal Financial Aid.
Included
AA-Certified Flight Training
Modern Fleet of Helicopters
Ground School and Training Materials
FAA Medical Exam Guidance
Career Guidance
Excluded
Flight School Fees
Medical Examination Fees
Supplemental Training
Accommodations and Travel
Things to know
Comprehensive Training
Our program covers everything you need to become a skilled and confident helicopter pilot. From foundational flight techniques to advanced maneuvers, you’ll receive hands-on training with experienced instructors.
Our program covers everything you need to become a skilled and confident helicopter pilot. From foundational flight techniques to advanced maneuvers, you’ll receive hands-on training with experienced instructors.
FAA Certification
The course is designed to help you obtain your Private Pilot Certificate (PPL-H) and other advanced certifications, meeting the requirements set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The course is designed to help you obtain your Private Pilot Certificate (PPL-H) and other advanced certifications, meeting the requirements set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Flexible Schedule
We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, which is why our training programs offer flexibility in hours. You can train at your own pace, whether you're looking for full-time immersion or part-time study.
We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, which is why our training programs offer flexibility in hours. You can train at your own pace, whether you're looking for full-time immersion or part-time study.
State-of-the-Art Fleet
Learn to fly in well-maintained, modern helicopters equipped with the latest technology. Our fleet ensures you get practical experience with top-tier equipment that mirrors real-world flying conditions.
Learn to fly in well-maintained, modern helicopters equipped with the latest technology. Our fleet ensures you get practical experience with top-tier equipment that mirrors real-world flying conditions.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors are FAA-certified pilots with extensive flying experience, committed to providing personalized, one-on-one training to help you reach your goals.
Our instructors are FAA-certified pilots with extensive flying experience, committed to providing personalized, one-on-one training to help you reach your goals.
Hands-On Experience
You’ll spend time both in the cockpit and in the classroom, gaining practical knowledge and flight hours. By the time you complete the course, you'll be ready to take the skies with confidence.
You’ll spend time both in the cockpit and in the classroom, gaining practical knowledge and flight hours. By the time you complete the course, you'll be ready to take the skies with confidence.
Career Pathways
Our training can open doors to a wide range of careers, from tourism and aerial photography to emergency services and flight instruction. We also offer guidance on job placement and career advancement.
Our training can open doors to a wide range of careers, from tourism and aerial photography to emergency services and flight instruction. We also offer guidance on job placement and career advancement.
Affordable Packages
We offer competitive pricing and financing options to make sure that your dream of becoming a helicopter pilot is within reach.
We offer competitive pricing and financing options to make sure that your dream of becoming a helicopter pilot is within reach.
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