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 the English
language
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
10
$230
$2,300
Ground Instruction
15
$45
$675
Books and Supplies
$100
FAA Practical Test
$400
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Additional
Rating
Course Total (estimate)*
$8,975
* Hours are based on FAA minimums, not average completion
times. Candidates with no helicopter experience will likely
require an average of 10 more hours of dual flight instruction.
Rates listed are block rates, available when customer
chooses cash deposit option of $2,500 deposit increments.
Add $15/hr for regular rate on aircraft rental. Prices
for books & supplies and the FAA’s practical
test may vary slightly.
