Launch your helicopter aviation career
Helicopter Academy provides industry-focused helicopter career training that takes you from zero experience to a professional helicopter pilot with a helicopter license. Our zero-to-300 hour program is designed for students who want a real aviation career — private and commercial ratings, instructor certification (CFI), and job placement assistance are all part of the pathway to your helicopter pilot career.
What you’ll earn
- Private Pilot License (Helicopter)
- Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) — helicopter
Program highlights — real helicopter aviation training
- Aircraft: Robinson R-22 — light, proven rotorcraft for career training
- From zero experience to 300 flight hours — structured training plan
- Hands-on photo/low-level flying experience (commercial real-world flying)
- Job placement assistance after meeting insurance & flight time requirements
- Free housing for students flying 20+ hours/month in South Florida
- Nationwide locations and employer connections — we help graduates start a helicopter aviation career
Training schedule & pricing example
Typical course example (minimum required):
40 hours @ $400/hr = $16,000 + 260 hours @ $300/hr = $78,000 + CFI class $6,000 → approx. $100,000 (example based on standard prices; many students require additional hours).
Private license training can often be completed in as little as 35 hours, and much of the early training is dual instruction. After your private rating you’ll do primarily photo flying with an instructor to build experience for commercial & instructor ratings.
Job placement & career support
We’ve placed graduates into their first professional roles since 1986. When you complete the required flight time and the CFI rating obtained at our school, we help connect you with first-job opportunities. Our nationwide network and multiple locations give you flexibility to pursue a helicopter aviation career wherever you prefer.
How to get started
1. Fill out the pilot training application.
2. Call or text: 561-346-2816.
3. Ask about housing, financing options, and start dates.
R-22 flying around Ponce Inlet taking pictures of boats.