Helicopter Licence Cost

The cost of your pilot training depends on the type of licence and model of aircraft you’d prefer. A summary of various options is provided below:

Private Pilot Licence – B47 or R22

Hours	Aircraft	Rate/hour	Total Amount
40	B47 or R22	$550 + GST	$22,000

Commercial Pilot Licence – Option 1 B47 or R22 Only

Hours	Aircraft	Rate/hour	Total Amount
105	B47 or R22	$550 + GST	$57,750

Commercial Pilot Licence – Option 2 B47 or R22 and R44

Hours	Aircraft	Rate	Amount
85	B47 or R22	$550 (no GST)	$46,750
20	R44	$900 (no GST)	$18,000
			Total: $64,750

 Commercial Pilot Licence – Option 3 B47 or R22 and Bell 206 (turbine)

Hours	Aircraft	Rate	Amount
85	B47 or R22	$550 (no GST)	$46,750
20	Bell 206	$1,200 (no GST)	$24,000
			Total: $70,750

 

*Please note the above prices do not include the flight test or theory and exam costs.