Helicopter jobs that allow you to be home most nights AND work all year round are the exception. Insurance and maintenance are very expensive and their is continual pressure to generate revenue to cover these costs. These pressures are on the pilot (remember Kobe Bryant?) It is not an idyllic life for the average helicopter pilot. There are dream jobs out there however for the fortunate few. There are high risk hard nose flying tasks that pay well for those who are not faint of heart ,that require exceptional skills like logging and power line maintenance. I lost over a dozen pilot friends over my 35 year career.When I finally quit flying , it was a tremendous weight off my shoulders. I no longer cared how bad the weather got or if the owner of the company was buying bogus parts for the aircraft or doctoring maintenance records. I never realized how much it sucked until I quit doing it. I was fortunate. I worked year round and was home almost every night. It was good to me in that respect but I am so glad its over. I made it. I beat the house . The only way a helicopter may kill me now is by falling out of the sky on top of me....and believe me...when I hear one overhead I'm looking up!
Being a helicopter pilot is extremely high demand this is the time for you to start this path you will gain a lot of opportunity and good pay ima start
I’ve always wanted to be a pilot since I was 3. I’ve grown up watching and even buying models. What I really want to be is a border custom pilot!! ❤️🙏🏻
Do well in school. The better your grades are, the better chances of admission! If you can take any aviation classes that will help. If you're in Utah there's a chance you can take concurrent enrollment with our school.
@@SUUAviation what if you didn't do good in school because you where a stoner? How can you show them you are dedicated and professional enough to do it with out that? If possible?
Hey Fletcher, great question. We’ve had people come through our program who didn’t do well in school but changed their ways later on and have been successful. Please feel free to contact us at 435-586-7862 or aviation@suu.edu and we’d love to talk with you and think of some options.
I'm about to graduate highschool and turn 18 in 3 months and I cant wait to get a job and earn enough money to go to ground school and earn a helicopter private pilot license. Good luck to you man👍
Ive started my journey. My state has its own regulations outside of the FAA. So this is also a bump in the road. You can get all the clearence you want from the FAA but your state is who gives you the license to fly and regulates who is in there air space. I am also doing this for personal fight. Rather than commercial for work. So there are some differences but you still have to learn the skills you may never use just flying around.
Could you talk a little bit more about the hours gap and how to get through that? I am worried if I take out loans, and I can' find a job out of pilot school I will be out of luck and I won't be getting hours as well. Any advice for getting through that part?
Around 95% of our students get jobs after graduation. Chances a really good if you're motivated you'll be able to find a job. Typically our students' first jobs are giving tours, or becoming instructors. Being an instructor is an ideal job for most, and a lot of time we're able to hire our own students.
Sorry to hear your training had to pause for funding! That is often the most challenging part for student pilots, many turn to student or personal loans to complete their training.
Thanks this is really helpful because im because a airvac medic pilot and i hope i can get in yes i do wear glasses thank you for this video its really helpful thanks again..
Me I always wanted to help law enforcement but I just don’t have the balls to be in the frontline but I’ve always had a fascination with helicopters since I was young and my mom wanted me to become a plane pilot but I always told her helicopters are my jam so I’ll use these tips to see what I can do to reach that goal
I guess that will depend on the FAA and my medical status. But if I can I would be going for a helicopter rating first then A&P. Thanks for your response. cheers.
good video, I would like to know how is the process to obtain the FAA for a pilot with experience of 4200 hours of flight in different helicopters. thanks for your answer (foreing pilot)
Do you have any degree options that you recommend or have heard good reviews in Houston, Texas or in the area? I have done some research but not much! But I haven’t seen any degree options near me!
Hey Alam, since we are a part of a university, there are additional financial opportunities for our students. These include FAFSA, academic scholarships, and regular aviation scholarships that students can apply for. Feel free to contact us at 435-586-7862 or aviatio@suu.edu and we’d love to tell you more about our program.
Thank you for your excellent work , im not living in the US and im planing to take the ground school online ,, is there any approved way to do that ? (NON-DEGREE)
Hey Bernard, we know flight training is an investment which is why we have compiled a list of scholarships and even made a video on how to finance the program. In case you’re interested, here’s the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8XpQyFY1nN0.html
We made an entire video on funding flight training, and there are actually many funding options out there. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8XpQyFY1nN0.html
Hey Phillip, we do accept VA benefits, including the GI Bill. Depending on your qualifications, the GI Bill could potentially cover up to the entire program. Feel free to contact us at 435-586-7862 or aviation@suu.edu and we’d love to talk with you.
On top of a commercial pilot certificate issued by the FAA and a valid medical certificate, organizations typically prefer you to have your instrument and CFI ratings. We recommend researching current job postings for your goal job and figure out what specifically you need to work towards. To learn about what's included in our rotor-wing program here at SUU, you can check out our website: www.suu.edu/aviation/helicopter.html, and if you have any questions feel free to reach out at aviation@suu.edu.
Great video!! Just one question I hope someone can answer, would I need to pay out of pocket for SUU helicopter program or are there other payment options? This is my main concern due to the fact that I wont be able to put all the money up front at once.
Great question Fernando. You do not have to pay for the whole program upfront and yes there are funding options. It can be a little difficult to navigate funding so we have a member of our team dedicated to helping people with that. Would you be opposed to emailing them with all your questions?
@@fernieferrelii6757 Absolutely. You'll want to reach out to romanickjocelyn@suu.edu. Jocelyn is our financial aid coordinator.Best of luck to you Fernando!
Assuming US military, Army would be your best option in terms of helicopters (maybe I'm biased lol) too many factors to say.. How long you commit to service, where you go geographically, if the unit you're assigned to is actively training or deploying. To jump straight in and start learning to fly, though, you need a 4 year degree before enlisting. You would enlist with OCS as your job selection which is officer candidate school (attend immediately after basic training instead of AIT) to eventually commission as an officer, and pray you get aviation. An aviation degree/background is beneficial, and you do get to choose a preference. Usually commissioned officers get less flight hours than a warrant officer, though, which is the next route you could take. (a generalization, varies by unit/needs of the army/etc.) (You can become a warrant officer as a private, but you need letters of recommendations from other pilots etc. which isn't likely). Option 2: Enlist as a 15 series, learn your choice of aircraft inside and out, be a kickass mechanic and make some pilot friends that can 'mentor' you along in building your flight packet. Warrant officers coming from aviation mechanic backgrounds have a much more in-depth understanding of the aircraft and fly more often than regular officers. They don't have a unit to command and hundreds of soldiers beneath them, or a boss above them really lol. You show up, fly the bird, disappear. I'm sure there is a set number of flight hours you are required to get while in both flight school and the advanced flight training, not sure what that number is though. With all this said, it's also the military... so it's not just going to flight school. You DO have to be in very good physical condition, far above normal army standards, attend selection schools where your ability is put to test against the guy next to you, attend survival schools, and know how to fight an enemy (think big picture, war, etc.) as well as be a proficient pilot. And, being the military, they value all the training they are giving you.. becoming an officer/warrant officer usually always means longer contracts. like 10 year minimum commitments AFTER you've passed officer selection/warrant officer school, get selected to attend flight school, and graduate flight school. (Then to go on with further more technical training on the specific aircraft you are assigned. Choice of aircraft depends on school performance 1st, soldier's preference 2nd) Also this is my point of view and a very generalized explanation. Experiences may vary lol. I am an army veteran, former helicopter mechanic and I watched soooo many of my buddies I wrenched with turn into pilots. The aircraft we worked on together, they now fly. I've thought about taking that route many times and regret not doing it, hence why I'm watching this video hahaha. They all have awesome careers in the Army doing exactly what they love. Hope this helps you or anyone else that may stumble upon this.
Hello Denz! In order to qualify, you would need to get accepted by SUU University, get a FAA Second Class Medical, as well as obtain a Flight Spot with us. It will take you around 5 semesters to finish helicopter flight training. Here is a link to our website with more information: www.suu.edu/aviation/helicopter.html
@@somewhatinformed1208 No, there's no reimbursement. It's a direct tuition/flight fee payment. @Hansen Fuentes If you're a veteran who qualifies for the GI Bill, it can pay up to all your flight fees and tuition. It can even cover some housing costs through BAH. You would need to pay for class supplies and that's it.
Great question, attending a part 61 school would be best for those just wanting to pursue it as a hobby. We operate as a 141 school, which is a more structured program meant for pilots pursuing it as a career.
Civilian and military flight training will have different requirements, and unfortunately, some of the military ones will be stricter than the civilian route. However, if that route shouldn’t work out for you, there are definitely still options out there.
That would all depend on if you could obtain a medical certificate. If you can get either a second or first class medical, you’re all set! Would you like some info on how to find an aviation medical examiner to get one?
I heard you mention dream job as a pilot, what jobs would those be, I was looking at maybe trying to be a ems helicopter pilot, but what are those other jobs?
read until end plz plz hi i am contacting from afghanistan and the situation here is so bad , and i need to learn it as soon as posssible i must learn the basic like turning on and anything basic fueling from a course online or sth so what would you suggest here we don't have pilot academies .....and after knowing basics when i really can fly a helicopter then i can access to that ........... if you can plz giude me how to know basics or even the advances online........plz help i mean non degree
Two books that are really helpful for getting started and will be used during your studies at SUU are the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and the Helicopter Flying Handbook. Both can be found on the FAA website for free download.
Bruce, it is possible but not at the same time. Both require you to a certain amount of classes and it's not possible to do both at the same time. Is there one you're considering over the other?
Hi there Osama! For that question, we would recommend looking into what requirements there are to join the Army. To get into SUU's Helicopter program, you would need either a high school diploma or GED, and be accepted both into SUU and our Rotor program.
Hi Joe! Our program is designed to develop commercial pilots. You can contact aviationadmissions@suu.edu with any questions. If you're looking to fly recreationally, a local flight school might be the path for you.
This video has top notch explanations. Learning to fly a helicopter is one of my non aging dreams. I wonder if 'twill ever become true or not! Can I get a degree and licence just to fly helicopters? Because I don't really want a job as a pilot. I want to fly out of my passion for flying😇 Another question : Are there any specific education requirements to get into the training for heli pilots? I'm currently a student of BSc.
We’re glad you enjoyed it and we’re certain that that dream will come true. In our program, you’ll complete flight training along with getting either an associates or bachelor’s degree. If you’d like to just go for a private pilot license, attending a part 61 school might be a better fit for you.
@@SUUAviation and how does it work if youre at work, as you maybe dont fly all the time, like as an EMS pilot? Do you alo have some sort of logbook and how do those hours get validated?
Our students fly about 2-3 times per week, so there’s still time to work while doing training. Students will also keep their own logbook to track hours and our school will keep a separate record as well.
Yes! Our aviation program offers an associates or bachelors degree, we recommend getting in contact with admissions aviationadmissions@suu.edu or 435-865-8148 if you are curious about which of your classes transfer over and any other questions you have.
As a part of our general education requirement, students are required to take both a physics and mathematics course. To see the other admissions requirements, check out our webpage at www.suu.edu/aviation/
Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. However, we are accepting international students for our fixed wing program.
Hey Austin, most of our students weren’t pilots in the military, so you would blend right in! Since we are partners with a university, our students get an associates or a bachelors degree alongside their pilot certificates. Feel free to contact us at 435-586-7862 or aviation@suu.edu and we’d love to help you out.
Students will get their private pilot license after the first two semesters of training and the entire program is designed to be completed in under 2 years
I rather learning on how to fly a helicopter for preparation, in case of a catastrophic event such as tsunami, earthquake, outbreak, wolrd war for my survival
Helicopters can certainly be useful in natural disaster evacuation. Send us an email if you're interested in learning how to fly with us: aviation@suu.edu.
Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved. We are, however, accepting international students for our A&P mechanic and airplane pilot program.
We do accept veteran benefits! If you’d like more info, feel free to reach out to us at 435-586-7862 or at aviation@suu.edu and we’d be happy to tell you more.
Great question, check out this video that we made which goes over the price. You can also find the pricing here, on our website. www.suu.edu/aviation/rotor-wing-pricing.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qykHhcRf8vg.html
Yes you can. Currently our program can't accept international students unfortunately but there are plenty of schools that do. You do need to be fluent in english.
Not at all! That tends to be a common age for a lot of our student pilots. Feel free to reach out to us at 435-586-7862 or aviation@suu.edu and we’d love to tell you more about the program.
Unfortunately, we're currently not accepting international students for the rotor program. We would like that to change, and have applied to accept international students, but the government approval process to make that happen often takes years to get approved.
Hey Christopher, Degrees make pilots more marketable. We offer both Associates and Bachelor’s degrees for our flight program. For more information here our links to our website: Associate: www.suu.edu/aviation/aas.html Bachelor’s: www.suu.edu/aviation/bachelors.html
Hey Nicholis, while we do not offer sponsorships we do have scholarships! Here’s our webpage with some financial aid resources. You’ll be able to find information on loans, scholarships, and be able to talk to our financial aid coordinator: www.suu.edu/aviation/finaid/
That was all common knowledge, you said you were going to talk about how to obtain funding. I went to flight school in the 80s and they live through their teeth all the way through flight school. I did not find out that I needed Another thousand hours to get my instrumentation license and there’s absolutely nothing you can do with a private pilots license
Who told you it took 1000 hrs to get an instrument rating? I literally got instrument rated with 140 hrs. Look in a FAR about aeronautical experience requirements regarding instrument ratings and you’ll quickly find that you are inaccurate. That’s on you though pal, you should have read up on the regs.
