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About the program

Private Pilot Licence - HELI

Ready to see life from a completely new perspective?

 

Helicopters are remarkable machines—an engineering achievement that feels almost magical in the air. If you’ve been searching for something more, this is where it begins.

 

The Private Pilot Licence is ideal for those who want to fly for enjoyment, pursue aviation as a hobby, or eventually own their own helicopter.

 

Let the team at JoinAir guide you through every step of your training so you can achieve your goals — and train with one of the most well‑known helicopter pilots in British Columbia.

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Admission Requirements

 

  • Must be at least 17 years of age

  • Category 1 or 3 Canadian Aviation Medical Exam (Find an examiner near you)

  • English proficiency test if required

Enrolment
open all
year round

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Program Requirements

 

  • A minimum of 45 hours flight training (Instructor led 17 hours & 12 hours solo)

  • 40 Hours Ground School

  • 60% or higher on the Transport Canada PPHEL Written Exam

  • Pass the Private flight test

Pricing

Schweizer 300 CBI

 

45 HRS Dual Flight Training $740.00/hr: $32,400.00

Aircraft Fuel Appx  (45hrs) $93.00/hr: $4,185.00

Ground School (one time)on-line$450.00

Text books / Supplies $430.00

Licensing, Permits and Testing Fees$2,750.00

 

ESTIMATED TOTAL COURSE COST: $42,215.00

 

Non-Refundable Administration Fee ($350 / Intl Students $500).

Please inquire about pricing for our other helicopter (Bell 206)

PSTAR, Radio Licence, Student Pilot Permit, Endorsements ($100 each).

A/C Flight Test 1.5 hrs ($1,110)

Transport Canada Exam ($200) Flight Test Examiner Fee ($850), Licence Issuance Fee ($300).

Individual briefings and instruction fees as required ($100/hour).

No hidden fees

 

Prices are based on Transport Canada minimum hours of flight training.

Please note: Prices are subject to change. Our fuel prices may increase or decrease depending on fuel prices. All prices are approximations based on the average student and minimum requirements. Prices are subject to change at any time. The amount of training required to pass the course is based on each individual student's abilities and skills. More training may be required for different students.

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JoinAir is able to offer tax free training for the Commercial Licence as well as tuition tax credits if applicable. For more information please click here.

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Why train on a Schweizer?

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(This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIRU) of
the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.)

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