Helicopter division
Choose the pathway that matches your experience and goal.
Explore private, commercial, instrument and conversion pathways built around progressive rotary-wing handling, navigation, operational judgement and emergency discipline.
PPL(H)Private Pilot Licence — Helicopter
Foundational rotary-wing training for private flying, including handling, navigation, air law and safe solo operations.
- Structure
- 100h ground · 45h flight
- Platform
- Robinson R44
CPL(H)Commercial Pilot Licence — Helicopter
Professional rotary-wing training focused on advanced handling, navigation and operational decision-making.
- Structure
- 850h ground · 135h flight
- Platform
- Bell 206 B3 or Robinson R44
CPL(H)/IRCPL(H)/IR with Frozen ATPL(H)
The professional helicopter pathway combining commercial training, instrument capability and Frozen ATPL theory.
- Structure
- 850h ground · 195h flight
- Platform
- Robinson R44 · AS355 Twin Squirrel
CONV(H)Helicopter Abridged or Conversion Course
Document review and an individual training assessment for eligible military, government, foreign-trained and licence-conversion applicants.
- Structure
- Typical 125h ground · 40–60h flight
- Platform
- Based on experience and CAAM assessment
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