Conestoga Commercial Helicopter Foundations

Reach new heights at Conestoga College by harnessing this exciting opportunity to become a commercial helicopter pilot. Conestoga and Great Lakes Helicopter Flight Training School have partnered to offer a one-year certificate,

where graduates earn an Ontario College Certificate and can concurrently earn a commercial helicopter pilot licence. Get your aviation career in gear today with Conestoga and Great Lakes Helicopter.

Program Benefits:

  • Start working in 1 year
  • Log 100 hours of flight time upon graduation
  • Earn an Ontario College Certificate concurrently while completing your Commercial Helicopter Licence
  • Small class sizes
  • Receive dedicated and collaborative training with expert instructors
  • Connect with a network of aviation industry employers

Employment Opportunities
Conestoga Aviation Program graduates, achieving a Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence have opportunities to work with:

  • Spray Operators
  • Ground Crew and Instruction
  • Touring Operators
  • Geographical Survey
  • Air Ambulance and many other small and medium size helicopter companies

Program:12-month program with Conestoga College, in addition to the Transport Canada Helicopter License Training of 100 Flight Hours, 80 hours of Ground School
Start Time:January Enrollment, full-time
Skill:Conestoga College Graduate Requirements & Pass a Transport Canada Written Exam (CPHEL) and Transport Canada Flight Test

Requirements:

  • Minimum 18 Years of Age
  • Category 1 Canadian Aviation Medical Certificate
  • English Language Proficiency Test
  • Admission and Acceptance into Conestoga College

Robinson R44:$93,000 plus Conestoga College Tuition Fees

Conestoga College Program offered from the Milton Campus, with Flight Training portion completed at the Burlington Airport.

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