Thread: Training to be a chopper pilot

Hi guys,

Assuming the TSA approves my app for flight training (I'm a UK citizen ), I'm going to be off and running in my pursuit of an career as a helicopter pilot. I'm going to be 20 next month so I have plenty of time, and I have the funding to procure all of the needed ratings and certifications.

I just wanted to start this thread to see if you guys have any pointers and do's/don'ts for what I'm about to embark on. Please let me know of anything, I'm all ears!

Thanks,
Kieran

The adults are talking now, please GTFO.

Good luck man, I'm looking to get my fixed-rotor license soon. Where in Westchester are you?

Originally Posted by BicepKaz

Good luck man, I'm looking to get my fixed-rotor license soon. Where in Westchester are you?

Thanks! I'm in Katonah, about 20 minutes out from the Westchester airport. Are you local?

Originally Posted by KieranR

Thanks! I'm in Katonah, about 20 minutes out from the Westchester airport. Are you local?

I live in Greenwich and I'm about 10 minutes away from the Westchester airport. What flight school will you be training at?

Originally Posted by BicepKaz

I live in Greenwich and I'm about 10 minutes away from the Westchester airport. What flight school will you be training at?

Wings Air...smaller company with one Schweizer trainer right now but they're adding another chopper for early summer. Nice guys too!

only advice i can give is to line up a job before you start paying all sorts of money for training. helo jobs are much more rare than fixed wing and with no military experience you are going to have a very tough time competing. if you have some good connections that can guarantee you a job then thats 3/4 of the work done right there. enjoy your adventure!

Congrats. Should be a fun experience