Working as a helicopter pilot is a challenging and rewarding career path. There are numerous aviation career paths for you to choose from, including:
- Tourism and charter
- Utility (sling load, fire, survey, etc.)
- Instructing
- Offshore
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Marine Pilot Transfer (MPT)
- Instructing
- Mustering
- Military
- Agricultural
- Power line
If you wish, you can further your helicopter career by upgrading a Commercial Pilot Licence to an Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), which allows you to command a multi crew aircraft.
Other additional training includes:
- Night VFR
- Instrument Rating
- Instructor Rating
- Mustering Endorsement
- Low Level Rating
- Sling Load Endorsement
- Night Vision Goggles
- Aerial Application Rating
You must be prepared to work hard and focus on being the best and most professional helicopter pilot possible.
