Prices for our helicopter pilot training courses
Generally speaking, the cost of your helicopter pilot training will depend on the type of license and the type of helicopter you choose.
Here is THE MINIMUM budget to plan for:
Trainingto becomeprivate pilothelicopter pilot license (PPL)
Starting from:
64 780$
Trainingto becomecommercial helicopter pilot (CPL)
Starting from:
102 985$
Program ofprofessional helicopter pilot(A.E.C. EWA.1E)
Starting from:
114 650$
These amounts include all your training expenses, excluding certain expenses (e.g., medical certificate,student permit, license issuance, etc.).
Please note that prices (on this page and elsewhere on the website) are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
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PROFESSIONAL HELICOPTER PILOT
COMMERCIAL LICENSE
PRIVATE LICENSE
payment terms
PPL / CPL / Conversions
Upon signing the quote, the student makes an initial payment of $5,000. This deposit is used to finance the teaching materials that we will provide upon arrival, as well as the first few hours of theoretical and practical classes.
Subsequently, the student must ensure that sufficient funds are available to continue their training. Management reserves the right to suspend theoretical classes and/or flights in the event of insufficient funds. In this case, a new payment must be made to ensure the continuity of their training.
Professional helicopter pilot (A.E.C EWA.1E)
Upon submitting their application, students must make an initial payment of $200. This payment covers the registration fee.
Students have the option to make a voluntary payment of $5,000 at the time of registration. In this case, the registration fee is waived. This discount will be applied only if the program is completed, and will be credited at the end of the program.
The A.E.C. training program is divided into two sessions, each lasting six months. Training fees are allocated as follows: 70% for Session 1 and 30% for Session 2. Payments are made as indicated below:
- First payment: the first day of the first month of training (50% of Session 1)
- Second payment: the first day of the fourth month of training (50% of Session 1)
- Third payment: the first day of the seventh month of training (50% of Session 2)
- Fourth payment: the first day of the 10th month of training (50% of Session 2)
For all our training programs
Students must ensure at all times that sufficient funds are available to continue their training. The school reserves the right to suspend classroom instruction and/or flight training in the event of insufficient funds. In such cases, an additional payment must be made to ensure the continuity of the student’s training.
Financing and tax credits
For Canadian students or permanent residents wishing to enroll in the A.E.C. professional pilot training program, we offer an exclusive financing partnership with Desjardins financial institution.
For international students, Hélicraft is an institution approved by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education, which means that student loans can be obtained more easily from local institutions. If you need assistance with the application process, we will be happy to help you. All of our professional training courses are also tax deductible (excluding manuals and registration fees).
Health insurance
Hélicraft manages civil liability insurance for its students, which provides them with full coverage during their training. However, foreign students are responsible for taking out private health insurance for the duration of their training, including repatriation coverage.
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