Overview
A Commercial Helicopter Pilot Additional Rating allows you to add a rotorcraft category and helicopter class ratings to your existing Commercial Pilot license. An Instrument Rating is not required to complete this course, although recommended for pilots on our Career Program.
Enrollment Prerequisites
Candidates must already hold a Commercial Pilot license for airplanes.
Eligibility Requirements
- Read, speak, write and understand English
- Hold at least a current 3rd class medical certificate
- Be 18 years of age or older
| Commercial Pilot Additional Rating Course |
Hours |
Block Rate |
Total |
| Dual Flight Instruction |
20 |
$275 |
$5,500 |
| Solo Flight |
35 |
$230 |
$8,050 |
| Ground Instruction |
15 |
$45 |
$675 |
| Books and Supplies |
|
|
$100 |
| FAA Practical Test |
|
|
$400 |
| Private Pilot Additional Rating Course (estimate)* |
|
|
$14,725 |
* Hours are based on FAA minimums, not average completion times. Prices for books & supplies, the knowledge test and the FAA’s practical test may vary slightly.
