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A Helicopter Pilot Instructor trains pilots newly and already advanced both in actual flying and classroom. You’ll be instructing aviation theory, safety measures, flight skills, and map reading. Instructors make sure that students become reliable and skillful in the operation of helicopters in different weather conditions.
There is a great need for helicopter flight schools across Canada because of the variety of the country’s aviation industry that goes from tourism and firefighting to oil and gas transportation. Instructors are instrumental in the development of safety-conscious pilots with the required skills to comply with the industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
A Helicopter Pilot Instructor is a teaching and operational employee who do the following:
- Providing helicopter flight training to beginners and advanced students.
- Offering ground school courses such as meteorology, navigation, and regulations.
- Performing emergency maneuvers and demonstrating flight techniques safely.
- Drafting flight plans and checking student performance records.
- Evaluating pilot progress and giving them helpful feedback.
- Checking that the aircraft are in good condition, safe, and properly maintained.
- Giving students the necessary skills to take part in flight tests and Transport Canada exams.
- Making sure that training logs, lesson plans, and evaluation forms are kept current.
- Instructing students in communication and air traffic procedures.
- Being safety conscious and showing professional behavior in every interaction.
Skills and Qualities Required
If you want to work as a Helicopter Pilot Instructor in Canada you are expected to have both types of skills i.e. technical and personal skills.
- Flawless flying and teaching skills.
- Good knowledge of Transport Canada flight rules.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Beginners students’ patience.
- Good problem-solving and risk management abilities.
- Both physical and mental alertness.
- Love for aviation and learning till death.
Instructors have to lead by example such as being disciplined, professional, and showing no signs of anxiety when under pressure.
Educational Requirements
A Helicopter Pilot Instructor in Canada should have the following prerequisites:
- Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – CPL(H): A commercial helicopter pilot license is a must before anything else.
- Instructor Rating (Helicopter): One can teach others only after obtaining an instructor rating from a course approved by Transport Canada.
- Medical Certificate: A category one medical certificate is the confirmation of a pilot being in good health and able to fly.
- Experience Hours: Generally, schools require students to have a flight experience of between 250-1000 hours in a helicopter.
- English Proficiency: Since the English language is the primary means of communication in aviation, being fluent is a must.
Some instructors may also carry on to get advanced ratings such as Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Night Rating, which acronyms they can then use to train future aviators in more specialized areas.
Work Environment
Helicopter Pilot Instructors are usually found at aviation schools, training academies, or a private helicopter companies. Their work environment can be either a small local school or a big aviation training center.
The norm would be a combination of classroom lessons and practical flight sessions. It’s also worth noting that the weather can sometimes disrupt the flying schedule, so one should always be ready for a change of plan. Besides safety regulations and aircraft maintenance which are always around, they make up the rest of the daily routine.
In Canada, some of the best areas for flight training are British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. These places have different weather and other characteristics, which is great for getting practical flight experience.
Career Growth Opportunities
The position of Helicopter Pilot Instructor is the first step to a very diverse career. As you gain more experience, you have the opportunity of transitioning to any of these roles:
- Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) – the person responsible for the entire training operations.
- Check Pilot or Flight Examiner – the one who evaluates pilots to issue them licenses.
- Corporate Training Specialist – which is teaching inside private companies.
- Helicopter Operations Manager – handling the commercial flight operations.
- Aviation Safety Officer – a person who supports the safe operation of the aircraft and ensures standard practices and regulations are adhered to.
How to Apply
Starting your journey is as simple as following these steps:
- Obtain Your CPL(H) – go through a commercial helicopter pilot training program.
- Develop Your Experience – accumulate more hours of flying in various conditions.
- Get an Instructor Rating – fill out the application for and finish an instructor training course.
- Submit Applications to Flight Schools – scouting for vacancies at certified training centers.
- Keep up with Your Certifications – license and medical renewals as per the Transport Canada requirements.
