2 Helicopter Training Degree Programs

TVCC provides Private pilot training and works with Silverhawk Aviation for Instrument, Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor I, and CFII for Instrument training. Silverhawk is an accredited FAA-certified flight school. This degree provides training for employment as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. Upon successful completion, students will be able to seek work in the industry as qualified pilots at entry-level helicopter jobs. This will provide graduates opportunities to progress into more advanced and high-paying helicopter jobs in the future. This degree is designed for students wishing to enter the workforce. It is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although some courses are transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 93 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate. Note: Please meet with an advisor before choosing this program.

Offered in partnership with Okanagan Mountain Helicopters, this one-year program is in conjunction with Transport Canada’s guidelines/examinations and incorporates Business Administration courses that are applicable to the commercial helicopter industry. The Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate (CHPC) will complement the objectives of the Commercial Aviation program, allowing students from both airplane and helicopter courses to share common ground school courses. This will educate students with the unique challenges of operating helicopters in Canada and internationally.