| PROFESSIONAL PILOT COURSE
DESCRIPTION
The professional pilot course is an intensive training course for the individual who wants to become a professional helicopter pilot. This course is highly recommended to get the most for your training dollars.
This course allows an individual to also meet the qualifications for an instrument rating, flight instructor rating, and an instrument flight instructor rating for little additional cost.
Employers appreciate the skills and depth of experience acquired through this training.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT
- Eighteen years of age at the commercial stage of the program
- Read, Speak and Understand English.
- 3 rd class Medical Certificate before Solo
TWO EXAMPLE PROGRAMS
OPTION 1 (Suggested)
…an optimum order which minimizes flight hours and costs while maximizes your career opportunities.
Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial Pilot, CFI and CFII
TRAINING ( 9-10 months duration) |
Hours |
Fees |
Private License |
133.5 |
12,511.50 |
Instrument Rating |
88.0 |
11,685.00 |
Commercial License |
135.0 |
30,500.00 |
Certified Flight Instructor |
67.0 |
9,325.50 |
| Certified Flight Instructor Instrument |
30.0 |
5,761.25 |
TOTAL |
453.5 |
69,783.25 |
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Insurance* |
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Minimum Total Program Cost (150*hrs Flight Time) |
453.5 |
69,783.25 |
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Average Total Program Cost (170*hrs Flight Time) |
473.5 |
75,683.25 |
* NOTE: 150hrs of flight training listed above represents the FAA minimum. You will need 200hrs of flight experience to meet the insurance requirements of most prospective employers.
OPTION 2 (Minimum)
…the minimum necessary in order to be eligible for an entry level position in the industry.
Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, CFI
TRAINING ( 6 months duration) |
Hours |
Fees |
Private License |
133.5 |
12,511.50 |
Commercial License |
135.0 |
30,500.00 |
Certified Flight Instructor |
67.0 |
9,325.50 |
TOTAL |
335.5 |
52,337.00 |
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Insurance* |
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Minimum Total Program Cost (150*hrs - 55 Dual) |
335.5 |
52,337.00 |
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Average Total Program Cost (170*hrs - 75 Dual) |
335.5 |
58,237.00 |
* NOTE: 150hrs of flight training listed above represents the FAA minimum. You will need 200hrs of flight experience to meet the insurance requirements of most prospective employers.
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