The path to the skies isn’t taken lightly. It’s a journey of passion and unwavering determination. As Hillsboro Aero Academy’s helicopter pilot training school in the USA, Hillsboro Heli Academy has a long history of providing helicopter graduates to the industry. Thousands of helicopter pilots from over 55 countries have chosen us to help them pursue their dream of flight. Our graduates enjoy a 95% job placement rate for those seeking helicopter careers, because employers know our graduates are prepared to fly anywhere. We are an FAA helicopter flight school offering pilot training to individuals who aspire to soar high in the sky. Our first-of-its-kind Joint EASA/FAA Program on the F-1 visa allows European students to earn the flight hours they need at considerable savings. Learn about our EASA/FAA program. >> Our financing options can cover a large amount of tuition costs, helping to put the dream of a helicopter career within reach for students who qualify. Learn about financing options. >> Our reputation and vast alumni network provides career path opportunities. Learn about our career paths. >> Our flight environment in the stunning and diverse Columbia River Gorge offers skill-building challenges. Learn about our flight environment. >> HAA is committed to quality education and structured training. Our IS-BAO Stage 3 safety rating demonstrates our commitment to high standards. Find your own path to the skies.
Why do so many helicopter careers take off from our helipad?
FAQs
Absolutely not! All it takes is dedication, commitment to study, and practice in the aircraft. Attending a helicopter flight school will help you learn the necessary skills required to fly a helicopter both through flight and ground instruction.
Our Helicopter Professional Pilot Program which includes the private pilot, instrument, commercial pilot and flight instructors courses is structured to take less than 15 months to complete if you are a full-time student on the flight schedule five times per week.
The FAA sets a minimum number of flight and ground hours that must be reached for each individual certificate or rating. Our courses ensure students meet those requirements before taking the FAA examination. We also structure our program to help students obtain 200 total flight hours to meet the SFAR 73 requirements to instruct in a Robinson R22 helicopter.
Ryan Rubalcava
Fire/Utility Pilot for Heli-1
Hillsboro Heli Academy is unique because of the people and the physical environment that surrounds it.
In my training and time spent working as a Certified Flight Instructor at Hillsboro Heli Academy it greatly impacted me both personally and professionally. Personally, it taught me how to work with all kinds of people. HHA being a larger school allows one to meet people of all different backgrounds and from all across the world. This environment also allows you to make invaluable connections in the aviation industry that will help with acquiring jobs and information in future careers.