Utah Helicopter - Idaho Falls

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy

Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area and the Idaho Falls area, we have access to some of the very best flying environments that provide for the ultimate training experience. You’ll learn to fly Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters in varied and spectacular airspace.

What a rush it is to go out for your first time! The best part of it is that most seasoned helicopter pilots would say that it still feels that way when they fly.

Financial Aid - Responsive to financial matters

Obtaining flight instruction is a multi-faceted financial endeavor that is affected by variable factors?how much flight certification you’re seeking, the number of hours it takes you to actually complete your studies and the cost of fuel. It’s no secret that learning how to fly requires a substantial financial investment. And that’s why we have set up an accounting system that will allow you to know in advance exactly what you’re paying for and have online access to your current account balances at any time. After clarifying what you’re buying, the most common question is, "How will I pay for this?" Just know that we are a valuable resource in this department as well. We can direct you to many ways to finance your aviation education.

Utah Helicopter has an agreement with Utah Valley State College and their Global Aviation Degree Program. Through this program you can qualify for financial assistance to pay for flight training, as well as receive college credit for training toward an Aviation Science degree. More information can be found at www.UVSCAviation.com. We also offer financing thru Sallie Mae, Wells Fargo, Mountain America Credit Union and more.

Career Paths

There are many exciting and lucrative paths to follow in the world of rotor-wing aviaiton. The use of helicopters in the commercial world is constantly expanding, and obviously so is the job market. Helicopters are used in just about any application imagineable, from rounding up livestock, to policing international waters. The list below is only a partial example of the careers available today. Visit our Industry Links page to be directed to job listings and employers currently looking for pilots.

Lifeflight - Emergency Medical Services
Construction - Transport and Aerial Crane Services
Firefighting - Transport and Fire Suppresion
Search and Rescue Operations
Aerial Photography and Survey
Motion Picture Filming
Corporate/VIP Transport
Tourism
Law Enforcement Operations
Heli-Skiing
Oil Industry - Offshore Transport

Job placement assistance

Utah Helicopter provides placement assistance for graduates of the Career Pilot Program. We do our best to help graduates find employment. Our instructors and staff are constantly monitoring the job market. We can provide assistance locating job openings, building resumes, preparing for interviews and securing employment as professional helicopter pilots.

If your vision is to make flying your career, we’ll have a list of employment options ready for you by the time you’ve finished your training. We’re dedicated to your success from the minute you join us!

Click "Request More Info" to schedule a Discovery Flight. It’ll make signing up, getting started and flying the easiest decisions you’ll ever make.

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