CPL
Commercial Pilot
Helicopter Add-on
Add helicopter privileges to your existing pilot certificate and open new doors in your aviation career. Our FAA Part 141 approved Commercial Pilot Helicopter Add-on course is structured to efficiently build your rotorcraft skills. With targeted flight instruction and simulator time, this program focuses exactly on what you need to master commercial helicopter operations.
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Commercial Pilot Helicopter Add-on
FAA Part 141 Approved Course
Overview
The Commercial Pilot Helicopter Add-on program is designed for existing pilots who want to transition into professional helicopter operations. Adding a rotorcraft rating allows you to expand your employment options into flight instruction, tours, charter, EMS, or utility work. This FAA Part 141 approved course provides a structured framework of dual instruction, simulator training, and ground school to ensure you meet all practical and knowledge requirements efficiently. Because this is an add-on, the curriculum focuses strictly on helicopter-specific commercial maneuvers and advanced flight techniques without redundant training.
Key Points
- Structured FAA Part 141 approved add-on curriculum
- Focused dual instruction to master rotorcraft maneuvers
- Simulator training included to build advanced procedures
- Comprehensive ground school covering commercial helicopter knowledge
- Fly the S300CBi and R44 helicopters
What’s Included in Your Training Package?
- 32.1 Hours Dual Flight Instruction
- 2 Hours of Simulator Time
- 30 Hours Ground Training
- 7.3 Hours Pre/Post Briefing
- *All hours subject to student performance
- *No solo flight time required
What’s Not Included (Additional Student Costs)?
- Flight Gears (Headset,kneeboard,etc...)
- Teaching material, book, POH/RFM
- Ipad with EFB (Foreflight recommended)
- FAA Medical Exam (Class 2 or higher required)
- FAA written test & checkride fees
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Why Get a Commercial Helicopter Add-on?
- Expand your marketability as a professional pilot
- Qualify for specialized roles like EMS, tour, or utility helicopter pilot
- Meet insurance and commercial requirements for rotorcraft operations
- Gain professional-level helicopter knowledge and precision skills
- Diversify your flight experience with a challenging new category
FAQs
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How long does the add-on course take?
It depends on your weekly availability and flight schedule. Since the course consists of 32.1 dual hours and 30 ground hours, we can build a high-frequency schedule to help you complete it efficiently. -
What are the prerequisites for this add-on?
You must already hold an existing pilot certificate and a valid FAA medical certificate, and be able to read, speak, write, and understand English proficiently. -
What aircraft will I train in?
We conduct commercial helicopter add-on flight training in the S300CBi and the Robinson R44 helicopters. -
Do I need to log solo hours for this course?
No, this specific FAA Part 141 approved commercial add-on curriculum does not require any solo flight time. -
Can I become a helicopter flight instructor after this?
Yes! Completing your Commercial Helicopter Add-on is the prerequisite step before you can pursue a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rotorcraft rating to teach professionally.
Ready to Add Helicopter Privileges?
Our FAA Part 141 approved add-on course gives you the focused training and credentials to add commercial helicopter capabilities to your pilot certificate. Let’s expand your future in the sky starting today.
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