The Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (CHPL) training makes up the first part of the Helicopter Pilot Training. CHPL provides the formal qualification to be able to establish a career within the commercial Helicopter industry.
The Commercial Helicopter Pilot License allows you to fly for hire. This is the core license needed to do any flying for compensation, such as flight instruction, sightseeing, cargo-carrying, rescue operations etc.. The focus of the training is mastery of the helicopter in maneuvers, night flight and extended cross-country trips.
Requirements for a Commercial Helicopter License
- Private Helicopter Pilot Certificate
- 18 years old
- Second Class Medical Certificate
FAA - Mandated Minimum Requirements under Part 61:
- 150 hours Flight Time, including;
- 10 hours Cross Country
- 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command
- 20 hours training, including;
- 10 hours Instrument
- 1 Day VFR Cross Country > 100 Nm
- 1 Night VFR Cross Country > 100 Nm
- 3 hours Test Preparation
- 10 hours Pilot in Command, including;
- 5 hours Night VFR
- 1 Cross Country > 300 Nm
Successful completion of the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge and Practical test.
Instruction Areas Covered
- Single or Multi-Engine
- Ground and Flight Procedures
- In-Flight Maneuvers
- Abnormal Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Complex Aircraft Training
The actual number of training hours will be higher than mandated minimum requirements.
We have made helicopter training affordable at an all inclusive cost of USD 55,000 which includes 150 Hours of training with accommodation, local transport, medicals and check rides. There are no hidden costs and most of our graduates have completed their training within this budget.
Helicop Aviation can give you tailor made courses based on charter company needs so that you get employed soon after completion of your CHPL course.
