Almost There... Once you have completed your mandatory training and passed all theoretical exams, it’s time for the grand finale—the skill test. The skill test is evaluated and assessed by an examiner appointed by the national aviation authority. The stu- dent is tested on both theoretical and practical skills in accordance with international aviation regulations (EASA). Theoretical topics: • F light planning (fuel requirements, weight and bal- ance, weather assessment) • K nowledge of technical specifications, airspace regulations, emergency procedures, and navigation • S ituational awareness, decision-making, and safety Practical test: The practical part of the skill test consists of approxi- mately one and a half hours of flight, during which the candidate is assessed on: • U se of checklists • P re-flight and startup procedures • H elicopter handling on the ground and in the air • N avigation and safety procedures Upon passing the skill test, students can officially call themselves helicopter pilots and are free to apply for relevant jobs across Europe and in countries that follow EASA regulations.
Regardless of whether you choose an integrated or modular course, the same type of preparation is required before flight lessons. In the briefing room, the students go through their preparations with their instructor before getting ready for takeoff.
This environment helps you build lifelong friendships and industry connections, which can be valuable when applying for jobs in the future. As a full-time integrated student, you are expected to be present at the school every day. There are no extended breaks during the course. Theory lessons run from 08:00 to 16:00, while flight training days may extend beyond these hours to include night flying and long-distance navigation flights. For candidates from Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland, this education also qualifies for government student loans. Benefits of Modular Part-Time Courses • F lexible studies, allowing you to follow your own progres- sion plan and pace. • O pportunity for hour-building on rental helicopters at companies across Europe that offer the same aircraft type. A modular part-time course is the most flexible path to ob- taining a commercial license. You progress at your own pace, which means you can also work alongside your studies. This training route requires you to first obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL(H)) with a minimum of 45 flight hours, which you then build upon to achieve a Commercial Pilot License (CPL(H)). Compared to the integrated, you end up with more hours on the modular course. You can start the CPL when you have 155 hours, for the CPL training you need 30/35 hours. However, the advantage is that you can complete the hour-building phase wherever you choose, as long as you have access to a rental helicopter. Modular part-time courses are offered from our bases in both Norway and the Netherlands.
Classroom lessons on site for the integrated course: Main theory subjects: • Air Law • Airframe, systems, powerplant • Instruments, electronics • Mass and balance • Performance • Flight planning and monitoring • H uman Performance and Limitations • Meteorology • General Navigation • Radio Navigation • Operational Procedures • Principles of Flight • VFR Communication • Area 100 KSA All theory subjects conclude with a multiple-choice exam. 75% correct = pass. In case of failure, each exam can be taken up to 4 times.
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