Flight School Commercial License

100 Hour Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training

The holder of a Commercial Pilot Helicopter License may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot for any type of helicopter endorsed on one’s license engaged in providing a commercial air service.

Candidates must be 18 years of age to hold the license and assessed as fit to hold a Category 1 Aviation Medical. We recommend that you have this completed before starting your training.

The full course requires 80 hours of ground school, a successful written examination with Transport Canada, 100 hours of training in helicopters and a successful flight test with and Transport Canada designated examiner. And, yes, we have one on staff....Jean-Marc!

Flying Training

Transport Canada requires a minimum of 100 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include the following:

55 hours dual instruction including 5 hours cross country and 10 hours instrument training

35 hours solo flying, including 10 hours cross country

100 Hour Commercial Helicopter Pilot License Training Costs

AGE:Candidates must be 18 years of age to hold the license
MEDICAL FITNESS:Assessed as fit to hold a Category 1 Aviation Medical
KNOWLEDGE:Candidates will complete at least 80 hours of groundschool and a Transport Canada written exam
EXPERIENCE:Transport Canada requires a minimum of 100 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include:

- 55 hours dual instruction including 5 hours cross country and 10 hours instrument training
- 35 hours solo flying, including 10 hours cross country
SKILL:Successful completion of a flight test to the standard outlined by Transport Canada
COST OUTLINE:Helicopter R22, 100 hours @ $605 per hour
Flight Test R22, 1.7 hours @ $605 per hour
GroundSchool
Books and Equipment
Enrolment Fee
Licensing Fee
Written Examination
Flight Test Fee
Medical Examination
$60,500.00
$1028.50
$1,000.00
$350.00
$250.00
$80.00
$115.00
$600.00
$300.00
MINIMUM COST:$64,223.50
 

Flying Package

We do offer various packages thanks to our diversified fleet.  One popular option is to complete the majority of the training, including the flight test, on the R22, and the remaining hours on either and R44 or Bell 206.  Ultimately, you can design your own package with the combination of hours and helicopter that most suits your desires.  Having experience on a slightly larger helicopter and, especially one more commonly used in the industry, is definitely a plus to getting your start!