Professional Pilot Program «H» (Vocational)

Pelican flight training and this program accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency.

Being a helicopter pilot is a passion. It is an amazing and challenging career path. Very few people in the world can call themselves helicopter pilots: they make up less than 10% of all licensed pilots in the US and an even smaller percentage of pilots worldwide. The helicopter pilots are a motley and fascinating group of people who wrestle complicated machines into submission and keep them from balling up on the ground. They are the happy few, living out their passion, flying machines that most think shouldn't be allowed in the air. We share and understand your passion, and we take your goals and ambitions seriously. We will help you turn your dreams into reality.

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The Professional Pilot Program "H" will allow the student to qualify as a Helicopter Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument. This allows graduates to accumulate industry experience as flight instructors in order to achieve the flight hours usually required to be hired by air operators.

Working as a helicopter pilot can take graduates into many different industries all over the world. Helicopter pilot opportunities include training student pilots, offshore support, firefighting, law enforcement, agriculture, pipeline and utility support, sightseeing, executive transport, Emergency Medical Services, search and rescue, logging, test piloting, and more. It is a rewarding and satisfying career path.

This program is a total instructional grouping of programs for students with no flight experience. If the student already holds a private pilot certificate or has other flight experience, appropriate credit may be awarded, which will serve to reduce required hours and costs. This program is based on the minimum time requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. Time and hours over and above these minimums will be charged at school published rates.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
Price program

The first payment is 30%, the rest of the amount is paid in 3-4 stages during your training.

Pelican Flight School, based in South Florida, offers one of the most comprehensive flight training programs in the region, taking full advantage of the state’s favorable weather conditions. Operating out of North Perry Airport, the school benefits from the consistent winds and clear skies, ensuring that students maximize their flying hours year-round. Florida’s location also offers a unique learning environment, with proximity to major airports like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Opa-Locka, giving students invaluable experience in navigating busy airspaces. With over 30 years of experience, Pelican Flight School is recognized for its focus on safety, high-quality instruction, and personalized training programs for both beginners and seasoned pilots. Whether you are converting a foreign license or starting from zero hours, our Florida-based flight school provides everything you need to succeed in aviation.


What Our Students Say

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Louis
Louis
Student
I attended Pelican Flight Training at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida, starting in November 2021, and I also worked at the school afterward as a Flight Instructor. Throughout my training and teaching, the school played a crucial role in helping me achieve my goals. The instructors and the training standards they uphold their students to are very professional. I met fantastic people and learned a lot from the experience as well as my peers.
Camilo
Camilo
Student
I attended PFT as an international student F-1, and everything was pretty quick and easy. The staff from this school is beyond outstanding. I’m very thankful to Oleksandra and Anna, they’re very clear and extremely helpful at anytime. Instructors are very cool and good, facilities are fine, they provide you with advices and choices to do everything right. Overall very nice environment.
Robert
Robert
Student
Pelican Flight Training is the best school around. I’ve tried other schools but Pelican is the most Professional my personal opinion. The atmosphere is so positive, the instructors are all so nice and friendly and I just passed my instrument Rating at Pelican and my instructor Adrian was TERRIFIC! And I am so looking forward to going back to start my commercial with them.
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