Want a good job? Be a good pilot.


The jobs are out there.

There are many types of jobs available to you as a qualified helicopter pilot.
If you can imagine a situation or an industry or a product that could benefit from a helicopter’s fast response and maneuverability, then you can dream up a variety of jobs for yourself.

There are traditional roles that helicopter pilots currently fill in today’s marketplace, and these jobs show no signs of decreasing in availability or demand, especially when you consider the current explosion in development and production in nearly every major industry. From mining to forestry to oil and gas production, the market is hot, the economy is hotter, and there are dollars out there for you to earn. All you have to do is be a good pilot. We’ll teach you how.

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Good jobs for good helicopter pilots:
Aside from owning your own helicopter, teaching, or running a pleasure industry operation, you could be working in a huge variety of contexts. For example, you could be transporting geologists to a drill rig in the middle of the ocean, or you could be dropping off supplies to crews. The application of your piloting, mechanical, and decision-making skills is limitless, and your earning potential can range from $25,000 to $250,000 per year depending on your industry and your experience. Here are a few examples of typical jobs:

  • Fire-fighting
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Offshore Oil Support
  • Heli-logging
  • Environmental
  • Supplies long lining
  • Flight instruction
  • Aerial photography
  • Agricultural spraying
  • Aerial construction
  • Emergency medical services
  • Disaster relief
  • Corporate transport
  • Sightseeing
  • News gathering
  • Surveying and mapping
  • Film production
  • Pipeline and power line patrol
  • Heavy lifting

Contact us today to learn how you can find work in the industry.