MAUNA LOA
PROFESSIONAL
PILOT HELICOPTER
LESSONS

Helicopter Lesson Descriptions

Mauna Loa offers helicopter lessons for every pilot rating you’ll need to pursue a successful career in aviation. While we are happy to provide you with whatever training you select, we recommend that you consider enrolling in our Professional Pilot Program, a comprehensive curriculum that will help you earn five ratings and get your flying future off to an excellent start.

Private Certificate – This is the basic rating for people who simply want to fly. Your Private certificate allows you to carry passengers and enjoy the privileges and freedom of flight. The Private Rating also is the first rating you need to earn in our Professional Pilot Course.

Commercial Certificate – The Commercial Rating is the one you will need to make money and fly for a living. This is the rating that employers require, and it enables the pilot to work in a commercial setting.  However, employers generally require pilots with more advanced ratings in addition to the Commercial certificate.

Instrument Rating – The Instrument Rating enables the pilot to fly referencing only the instrument panel, a desirable skill to possess in clouds or any situation where visibility is impaired.  Most employers require this rating. 

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – The CFI rating enables the pilot to teach Private, Commercial and CFI students in the helicopter and in a classroom.  It is likely that your first job flying will be as an instructor, which is why we include this training in the Professional Pilot Program.

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) –  The CFII rating enables the pilot to teach Instrument, and CFII students both in the helicopter and in a classroom.  While not strictly necessary for future employment, the rating adds depth to your skills and improves both your resume and attractiveness to potential employers. This course also is part of the Professional Pilot Program.

These five ratings are including in our Professional Pilot Program. We also offer all of the above courses for fixed wing pilots.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – The ATP rating is the highest rating a pilot can get.  The candidate must meet certain criteria, including 1,200 hours Total Time and possess both Instrument and Commercial ratings.

External Load Training* – This training teaches the pilot to lift and move an external load by employing a sling line attached to the helicopter.  This is a valuable job skill for such applications as logging, utility operations, emergency evacuation, and moving objects into or out of remote locations.

High Altitude Training* – During this training the pilot will learn the intricacies of flying at high altitudes.  Knowing how to fly at altitude is a valuable skill for pilots wanting to work jobs at higher elevations, such as heli skiing, etc.

Mountain and Valley Training* – Flying in valleys and mountainous areas requires a specific set of skills.  Downdrafts and unpredictable winds place special demands on the pilot and this training can be invaluable.

Class B Training* – Class B airspace is the busiest airspace in the country.  Learning to fly in Class B prepares the pilot to operate comfortably in any airport environment.  This training usually occurs during our Commercial training, but can be requested by any rated pilot.

Offshore Training* – Many jobs, especially in the oil industry, require pilots fly long distances over water.  Our Offshore training will help you develop the confidence and experience to be comfortable when flying out of sight of land.

* These lessons are normally included in the Professional Pilot Program during the time-building phase of your Commercial Certificate training.

 

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