100 Hour Commercial Helicopter Training

The holder of a Commercial Pilot Helicopter License may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot for any type of helicopter endorsed on one’s license engaged in providing a commercial air service.

Candidates must be 18 years of age to hold the license and assessed as fit to hold a Category 1 Aviation Medical.  We recommend that you have this completed before starting your training.

The full course requires 80 hours of ground school, a successful written examination with Transport Canada, 100 hours of training in helicopters and a successful flight test with and Transport Canada designated examiner.  And, yes, we have one on staff....Jean-Marc!

Flying Training

Transport Canada requires a minimum of 100 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include 35 hours as PIC and 10 hours PIC cross Country and the following:

Helicopter License Training Costs

100 hours in R22 @ $480 / hour           $ 48,000
Groundschool 1,000
Books and Equipment 300
Enrolment Fee 150
Language Proficiency Exam 50
Licensing Fee 80
Written Exam Fee 105
Flight Test Fee 400
Medical Exam 200
PCTIA Fees 98
 Minimum Cost
 $ 50,383