Helicopter Pilot Training
Flying helicopters for a living is very demanding but also a lot of fun. There are many different opportunities in the helicopter world, from air ambulance between the highlands and islands, working from the oil rigs, flying for the Police, crop spraying, aerial photography, air charter or taxi, pleasure flights or search and rescue. The variety and possibilities are endless.
To become a commercial helicopter pilot you will need to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – CPL(H) – or the more advanced Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) Licence – ATPL(H), which is necessary for piloting multi-crew helicopters. As in airline pilot training, there are two basic training routes - Modular and Integrated.
Teach others to fly There is also the option of teaching others to fly a helicopter by becoming a flying instructor. This can prove to be a most rewarding profession.
New to flying helicopters?
Cabair offer a range of introductory trial flying lessons here at Cranfield Airport and at most of our flying schools in the UK and abroad. The trial lessons can range from just half an hour - our 30/30 Lesson - right up to the point where we send you solo - known as our Zero to Solo course.
Maybe you would like to complete a full Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) before embarking on a commercial career? The PPL (H)
can be done at many of our flying schools.
