Utah Helicopter

A recent Boeing study estimated there will be a shortage of 59,000 helicopter pilots through 2037. For the next 17 years, helicopter pilots will be in high demand in a growing industry!

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Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah Helicopter has access to the best flying for the ultimate training experience. You’ll learn to fly Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters in spectacular airspace. Learning to fly in a high-altitude flight environment demands greater finesse and better energy management than at sea level. At Utah Helicopter you’ll learn to operate helicopters at their performance limitations-the type of mountainous flight experience many employers seek. You’ll be introduced to two classifications of airspace in the metropolitan Salt Lake City area-Class B and Class D. This means that you will be exposed to a variety of essential air traffic controllers language that will broaden your knowledge base and experience.

 

Utah Helicopter, Utah's Premier Flight Training School

Are you ready for a career as a helicopter pilot? “Setting the standard for quality and performance… one helicopter pilot at a time” has been the goal of Utah Helicopter from the beginning. Utah Helicopter operates five exclusive helicopter pilot training facilities and offers a variety of commercial operations across the Western United States. All Utah Helicopter operations are focused on the highest quality of professionalism and aerial support in the industry.

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Utah Helicopter is second to none when it comes to high standards and is continually being recognized in the helicopter industry as producing top helicopter pilots and operations. From coast-to-coast and as far as the Middle East, pilots who have worn the black and orange Utah Helicopter uniform have been dressed for success.

Contact us today to find out how you can join our team of highly skilled helicopter pilots and experience the success you seek.

We are Utah's premier flight school. There has never been a better time to learn to fly. We have options for everyone. Are you ready?

Career Pilot Program

Utah Helicopter’s career pilot program is designed for those who wish to become working commercial helicopter pilots. Students in the career pilot program will receive all training necessary to find jobs as commercial pilots or flight instructors in today’s demanding and booming aviation industry. Program members are also offered job placement assistance.

The following is a complete list of training received in the career pilot program:

• Private Pilots license
• Commercial Pilots license
• Instrument Flight Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Rating
• 200 hours of total flight time
• Books, materials, and check-ride fees are included in this estimate.

Private Pilot: Utah Helicopter Flight Academy private pilot training includes:

• 30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 10 hours solo flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Commercial Pilot: Utah Helicopter Flight Academy commercial pilot training includes:

• 10 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 10 hours instrument instruction in Robinson R22
• 120 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) in Robinson Helicopter**
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Instrument Ratings: Utah Helicopter Flight Academy instrument training includes:

• 40 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

CFI: Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor training includes:

• 15-25 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 25 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

CFII: Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor training includes:

• 10-15 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44 IFR
• 15 hours of ground school
• Your check ride