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Epic Helicopters, LLC
Fort Worth Meacham Airport
4201 N. Main Street, Suite 109
Fort Worth, TX 76106
info@epichelicopters.com

817.625.1800

Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course
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Overview
A Commercial Pilot license permits you to carry passengers and cargo for compensation or hire. After earning your Private Pilot license, the Commercial Pilot license is the next step for pilots wishing to improve their skill and knowledge levels or if they are on the Career Pilot Program. The completion standards are higher for commercial pilots and the majority of costs associated with this rating are from building hours to meet the FAA experience requirements.

Syllabus
The Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course syllabus is designed to build upon the aeronautical knowledge and skills learned during the Private Helicopter Pilot Course. At the end of the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course, you will have acquired the aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency necessary to be pass the FAA Commercial Pilot exam. You will then be able to fly for hire or continue on to the Certified Flight Instructor course if following the Career Pilot Program.

Enrollment Prerequisites

  • Must have a Private Pilot certificate for helicopters

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Read, speak, write and understand English
  • If a non-U.S. citizen, the student must undergo the flight training application
    process
    mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

 

Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course
Hours Block Rate Total
Dual Flight Instruction 20 $275
$5,500
Pilot in Command (Solo) 70 $230
$16,100
Instrument Training 10 $150 $1,500
Ground Instruction 35 $45 $1,575
FAA Knowledge Test     $85
FAA Practical Test     $400
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course Total (estimate)*     $25,160

* Hours are based on FAA minimums, not average completion times. 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, the knowledge test and the FAA’s practical test may vary slightly.