Mountain Ridge Helicopters

Become a professional helicopter pilot at Mountain Ridge Helicopters

Thank you for your interest in Mountain Ridge Helicopters. We’re committed to assisting you in your discovery of what being a helicopter pilot is all about. We hope that you will research not only flight training but the industry as well. We want you to feel confident in your decision to pursue flight training, Mountain Ridge Helicopters, and ultimately becoming a Professional Helicopter Pilot.

The helicopter pilot fills a unique and specialized role in the world we live in. Helicopters aid in the transport of injured people, fight forest fires, provide off shore oil support, news, and tourism just to name a few. At Mountain Ridge Helicopters, our goal is to prepare you for what ever facet of this industry you choose.

Flight Training

At Mountain Ridge Helicopters you’ll find something different than at other schools? one-on-one ground instruction that will ingrain the principles of flight along with a desire to see you succeed. The concepts you grasp in the classroom will lead to your capture of the controls in the air.

Mountain Ridge Helicopters provides flight training to the professional student, the one who maintains a desire to be a pilot mixed with a passion for flight. We train exclusively in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft and offer training at high altitude in order to best prepare your for your career in aviation.

Our flight training program takes great pride in preparing students for an exciting career in the aviation industry, by using the combination of our high altitude,mountainous terrain, and challenging off airport landing areas. As a student in our flight training program, you can expect top notch instruction from our instructors and a curriculum designed to provide you with the capability of becoming a professional pilot in the helicopter industry, and an incredible instructor. Mountain Ridge is here for you! Whether you’re a weekend flier or a career minded commercial pilot, we’re here to meet your needs.

As a flight school, we understand that each student learns differently and is going to excel in different areas. We want to cater to each individual’s needs and that’s why our program has offers one-on-one, hands-on helicopter training. We’ve created a learning environment that’s professional and inspiring. Your flight instructor isn’t there to simply tell you how to fly, but instead to guide you along in your own interpretation and understanding. Each student is treated as an individual and respected for his/ her style of learning.

As a professional student, you can expect to spend at least two hours 5 days per week with us. Some of that time will be spent flying and some will be spent in the classroom. We believe that with your desire to learn and our commitment to your success, you will rapidly excel.

Financing and two University Programs are available. Please click on "request more info" to contact us and start your helicopter career.

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