How long will my training take?
This depends on the time you dedicate to your training and your training goals. Typically, full time students dedicating 8 hours a day to flying, studying and ground...

What can I expect to be paid as a helicopter pilot?
Flight Instructors typically make between $15 and $20 an hour to start. However, they are only making money when they are with a student. No student, no salary. A...

What are my employment prospects after I have received all of my ratings?
You couldn't pick a better time to enter the helicopter industry through an accredited flight school. The Vietnam era pilots are retiring, leaving a hole in the...

What is the path I will most likely take to reach my employment goals?
Your career will most likely start as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). You will build time until you have about 1000+ hours (this typically takes 12 to 18 months on...

What are the requirements to become a helicopter pilot?
The only requirement to become a helicopter pilot is you must pass a flight physical. For more information on what types of physical must be passed and what is entailed...

What are my accommodation options?
Shared rental accommodation is available in Titusville from $350 to $400 per month, depending on your personal tastes. We work with several of the local apartment...

Would it be better to get an airplane rating first if my goal is to be a helicopter pilot?
It is a waste of money since the hours in airplanes will not help you to get a job. The insurance companies often demand that entry level helicopter pilots have a minimum...

What is a medical certificate and how do I get one?
There are three types of medical certificates, Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class III is for general aviation Private pilots. Class II is for Commercial pilots....

Part 141 Explained
Part 141 explained Many prospective students are confused by the terms “Part 61 school” and “Part 141 school”.   These refer to the...

What should I look for when I am looking for a good flight school?
There are no agencies that rate helicopter flight schools. However, you can identify a good school by looking at a few key factors: Accreditation: Is the school...

Would like to order the pre flight dvd ,how do I go about ordering a copy for the schweizer 296c thank you peter curry

Dear everyone I am having a FAA CPL and CFI and I am thinking about a conversion to JAA CPL and JAA CFI. As I know Bristow Academy has a very good reputation for conversions and I kindly ask you to sent me detailed information regarding timing, program and costs. I have at the moment about 300 hours TT (200 in R22 / 100 in R44) Thanks for your feedback and best regards, Olivier

Good morning, My name is Heitor Munaretto and I'm a SH-3 pilot of Brazilian Navy. We're changing our aircraft this year for S-70B with NVG capability and we're looking for this kind of training. I'd be grateful if you could send me some information about your programs. Is there any possibility that the training be made here in Brazil in our aircraft? Regards, Heitor Munaretto - LT

I am an Ex-Military pilot and am having FAA commercial helicopter license. I have class-1 medical validity too. I have about 3000 hrs of helicopter flying experience and endorsed on Bell 206L4 & A 109S (twin engine). I would like to convert(Ground school & Flying) on to R66. Please let me know if you have R66 flying at your facility. Please let me know how many hours of flying I need to do and the cost. An early reply would be appreciated. Regards.

I'd like to receive this year prices for ATP FAA and JAR. Thanks

GREETINGS, I´M FROM MEXICO AND I WISH TO HAVE SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY POSSIBILITIES OF STIDDING PRIVATE AND COMERCIAL HELICOPTER PILOT AND OBTAIN MY FAA LICENSE,THE COMPLET COST OF EACH ONE AND THE MONTHS OF THE YEAR WHEN IT COULD BE BEST TO STAY THERE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TIME AND FLIGHTS, AS WELL AS IF YOU KNOW ANY FINANCING OPTIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO ME.

Hi, I'm inquiring as to whether you are currently hiring part time/weekend Cfi's at the Titusville location?. I live in Port St. Lucie and am looking for an opportunity to get back into flying after a period away. I'm an ex-Bristow Academy student with aprox. 800 hours (mostly Robinson R22 and R44 time but also have have also instructed in the Schweizer). I can email my current resume if required. Thanks in advance Tim

hi, I cuurently have no experience and would like to have a quote for a price to come and complete my ppl (h) to european standards. Also how much would it cost to do both my ppl(h) and cpl(h) to european standards (is this JAR/JAA?) I live in the UK but dont mind travelling to the US to study. My main ambition is to work in europe when it is complete so this is why the JAA. Many thanks Seve

Hello, I am writing to see if it would be possible to attain my helicopter ATP through Bristow in the next month or two. I am a former US Air Force H-60 helicopter pilot who has not flown since September of 2009 and would like to increase my chances at attaining a flying job by earning my helicopter ATP. I meet the FAA qualification for a helicopter ATP and have a current Class I Flight Physical but since I have not flown in 2+ years, I was wondering if you could accommodate me and, if so, could you send me an idea of when I could start, how much would it cost with VA support. Thank you, Brent Beaulieu (505) 358 5590

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