Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) Modular Training

H-Heli's, in association with Helicopter Services, offers modular training for the Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) CPL(H).

Fly for a living and get paid to do the job you love.

If you’re serious about turning your PPL(H) into a career, a commercial licence is the next step.

The Course

Training is delivered at Tatenhill Airfield from the H-Helis HQ and is designed to take you well beyond simply passing the final skill test. The focus is on producing confident, capable commercial pilots.

Your training includes:

30 hours of dual-flight instruction
- 20 hours visual flight training
- 10 hours instrument training
Ground-based elements covering planning, organisation, and operational flying
Optional night rating (additional 5 hours)

Training is conducted on the Schweizer helicopter, giving you a solid and respected platform for professional development.

At the end of the course, you’ll complete a skill test with a CAA-accredited examiner to obtain your CPL(H).

Entry Requirements

Before starting the CPL(H), you must:

Hold a Class 1 medical
Have a minimum of 155 helicopter flight hours
- 50 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 10 hours cross-country

Credits:

PPL(A): up to 20 hours credited
CPL(A): up to 50 hours credited

You must also have completed your CPL(H) or ATPL(H) ground exams prior to starting.

For ground school, we recommend Bristol Ground School.

Additional Information

ICAO and military licence conversions have different requirements, get in touch and we’ll guide you through it.
Military pilots: Helicopter Services is an ELCAS Approved Learning Provider.
Pricing is available on request - best to have a quick chat so we can tailor it to you.

In Association with Helicopter Services (ATO 0159).

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CPL(H) TRAINING COURSE

Why Pilot Training at H Heli's?

H Heli’s is based at Tatenhill Airport in Staffordshire, the sole training helicopter company allowed by the airport. The airport is a thriving general aviation airfield that is open 7 days per week, and licenced between 0900-1700, with no restrictions on helicopter training and is in fact well suited.

The surrounding airspace is open and uncongested, making it an ideal training area to operate in. When you progress during your training you will be exposed to more complicated areas of airspace such as East Midlands and Birmingham airports, allowing you to improve on your skill and boost your confidence. The local flying area also allows you to gain skills in your map reading as you go North into the Peak District and West into Wales, you can also experience the challenges of mountain flying too, which is an add on course when you qualify for your licence, we also fly the helicopter routes through London – great fun!