Helicopter Pilot Training

Using our contacts with the North Sea Operators, your dream as a helicopter pilot could come true.

Flying helicopters for a living is very demanding but also a lot of fun. There are many different opportunities in the helicopter world, from air ambulance between the highlands and islands, working from the oil rigs, flying for the Police, crop spraying, aerial photography, air charter or taxi, pleasure flights or search and rescue. The variety and possibilities are endless.

To become a commercial helicopter pilot you will need to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – CPL(H) – or the more advanced Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter) Licence – ATPL(H), which is necessary for piloting multi-crew helicopters. As in airline pilot training, there are two basic training routes - Modular and Integrated.

Teach others to fly There is also the option of teaching others to fly a helicopter by becoming a flying instructor. This can prove to be a most rewarding profession.

Coordinated by HeliLondon Cabair can offer high quality commercial helicopter pilot training at Cabair College of Air Training (CCAT) at Cranfield Airport. CCAT uses the latest in hi-technology top train you including a new FNPT II Helicopter Simulator. CCAT hold regular Helicopter Pilot Training Open Days. Be sure to check the web site or follow the Cabair Group Newsdesk on Twitter here.

Private Pilot Licences can be gained at certain Cabair Flying Schools, namely, London School of Flying (Elstree), Bedfordshire School of Flying (Cranfield Airport) and Blackbushe School of Flying.

Visit our dedicated web site for commercial helicopter pilot training here for information on the following:

- Commercial helicopter pilot training

- Modular and Integrated CPL (H)

- Modular ATPL Ground School - Full-time or Distance Learning

- Private Pilot's Licence (H)

- Helicopter Pilot Training Open Days