Commercial pilot - Helicopter add on

This course is designed for students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane rating and wish to add a Helicopter rating to that certificate. Corporate flight departments often hire dual rated pilots.

Students entering a Commercial to commercial add-on course must hold an FAA Commercial airplane pilot certificate and a valid second class medical certificate from an FAA approved physician.

This course will run about 4 weeks.

FAA minimum requirements

1. Hold an FAA second class medical certificate
2. Obtain a minimum of 50 hours of flight time in helicopters including:
1. 15 hours dual instruction
2. 35 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

Course Costs

Based on FAA Minimums
Hours      Type       $/Hour        COST
 20        Dual        $250        $5,000
 35        Solo        $225        $7,875
 15        Ground      $ 40        $  600
                      Total       $13,475

Average Hours
Hours      Type       $/Hour        COST
 50          Dual       $250      $12,500
 35          Solo       $225       $7,875
 30          Ground     $40        $1,200
  	              Total       $21,575

Additional Costs
Oral and Flight Check          $400