Training schedule

Hélicraft has six full-time flight instructors and four full-time ground instructors.

Each student is assigned to a primary flight instructor, who may occasionally be replaced by another instructor in order to provide a variety of flight experiences.

The Chief Instructor oversees all the instructors. As such, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of training at all times. Occasionally, he also flies with the students to assess their progress.

All teaching staff meet once a week to share best practices, resolve potential teaching challenges, and anticipate difficulties. Instructors maintain constant contact with students to help them maximize their progress, both on the ground and in the air.

All of our instructors are qualified and certified to teach on each of our helicopters.

Structure of the classroom sessions

The course consists of approximately three classes per week. Each class lasts between 1.5 and 3 hours and is offered in group or individual sessions, depending on your preference.

Theory classes are conducted using multimedia presentations projected onto a screen, supplemented by handouts, books, films, online resources, technical tours of the maintenance center, and other supplementary workshops.

At the end of each class, a review of what has been covered is conducted, and students are given the topic to be covered in the next class.

The topics covered in the courses include:

Aviation Law and Procedures
Cells, motors, and systems
Flight theory
Meteorology
Instruments
Basic Concepts of Navigation
Navigation and radio aids
Operating the device
Human factors
Air operations

Structure of the practical classes

Generally, students fly between 2 and 4 times a week, depending on the weather. Each flight lasts about an hour.

For each scheduled flight hour, the aircraft is reserved for a 2-hour slot: the first 30 minutes are devoted to inspecting the aircraft and refueling. Then, the instructor conducts a briefing lasting about 15 minutes, during which he explains the planned exercises, sets the objectives to be achieved, reviews the flight plan, and confirms the weather forecast. Upon returning from the flight, the student and the instructor debrief together and complete the flight documents.

Course schedule for a bachelor's degree

The training durations listed are based on three flights per week, with three to four theory classes.

At a minimum, Hélicraft recommends that its students set aside three half-days per week to maintain the skills they have acquired.

Seasonal flight conditions

Our various training courses are offered throughout the year.

Students can fly year-round, although each season has its own unique characteristics.

In the summer, the heat can limit the performance of aerial work machines.

In winter, students must adapt their flights to weather conditions and the risk of blowing snow. Winter flights are sometimes reduced in frequency and duration for these reasons, but these challenging flying conditions also enhance the quality of the training.

It is therefore a good idea to train across different seasons.

When a flight is canceled due to weather conditions, it is rescheduled as soon as possible, depending on the student’s availability and helicopter availability.

Work environment

The atmosphere at Hélicraft has always been like a family, and we work every day to ensure it remains welcoming and pleasant for everyone.

Traditionally, the world of aviation has often been seen as individualistic, but we, on the contrary, encourage mutual support and team spirit, whether in our studies or through all kinds of friendly and informal activities.

In fact, we regularly organize barbecues, sports activities, go-karting outings, and paintball games—funget-togethersin both summer and winter—to help build connections between students and staff.

The school’s facilities and common areas encourage interaction and camaraderie among students. A cafeteria allows students to mingle with staff from various departments (administration, maintenance, commercial pilots, instructors, etc.). A large dining table brings students and staff together every lunchtime.

Study rooms are available for students who prefer to study at school rather than at home. Our instructors are available to students all day to answer any questions they may have, even outside of class hours.

Students are encouraged, based on their skills and motivation, to volunteer for school activities during their training. They can assist with passenger boarding and disembarkation, ensure that safety guidelines are followed, and more. This hands-on experience allows them to become familiar with diverse client groups, observe safety constraints in the field, and develop a spirit of teamwork and mutual support—all essential to their future careers.

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Training schedule

Hélicraft has six full-time flight instructors and four full-time ground instructors.

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