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Join Hillsboro Heli Academy the evening of July 30th or 31st at Hyatt Place to learn more about our Helicopter Professional Program - an FAA-approved flight program including private pilot, instrument, commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and advanced flight instructor courses. Click here to learn more about our program.
Our admissions staff will share information about our program, including durations, costs, financing options, and career pathways.
Complete the form below to register for the event. We look forward to seeing you in July.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the program take?
Our Helicopter Professional Pilot Program is structured to take less than 15 months to complete if you are a full-time student on the flight schedule five times per week.
Please note, that these estimates can vary depending on how often you fly, resource availability, and weather at the campus where you are based.
How soon can I begin my flight training?
Our Apply page lists the available starts dates by program and campus. Our pilot program has monthly start dates except in December.
If you have questions about the program, please contact our admissions team, and one of our representatives will follow up with you to answer your questions.
How much does your program cost?
The biggest variable factor in training cost is the student’s own availability, aptitude, and pace of learning. Flying more frequently improves retention and accelerates skill development. Some students are able to understand and retain the material more quickly than others. These factors can all affect the total cost of the program. We estimate our program costs based on averages to complete our Professional Pilot Program.
The Helicopter Professional Pilot Program includes private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor courses. And we recommend obtaining the additional instructor rating as well. The current pricing for this program based on averages, can be found here.
These estimates are based on average program pricing for flight instruction, ground instruction, aircraft rentals, simulator rentals, and written tests. The only item not included in this estimate is the fee you pay to the Designated Pilot Examiner when you take your check ride because those fees are paid directly to the DPE. Please note that prices are subject to change.
Is financing available?
Yes, we have a strong financing partners that can offer up to full tuition coverage for students who qualify. We partnered with Sallie Mae® and College Ave Student Loans for our student financing. Learn more on our financing page.
Can I get a job with you when I am done?
The first job for the majority of our students is to work as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) which allows you to build the hours necessary to progress in your career. We hire a large number of our graduate to work as CFIs, and as you get closer to completing your training you can visit our employment page to see available job openings. While we do hire many graduates, we cannot guarantee employment. We also have connections with numerous other operators and can make recommendations and sometimes introductions if you choose to begin your career somewhere besides HAA.
