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.
This certificate follows the Transport Canada approved curriculum and shares courses with the Commercial Aviation Diploma. This includes fundamentals and advanced skills required for commercial helicopter pilots. Students will complete the program with the skills to take the Transport Canada Commercial Helicopter Pilots written and flight tests.
Okanagan College continues to incorporate business development skills with aviation course so students can advance their professionalism and work ethic within future career positions. By blending commercial helicopter pilot training skills with the Okanagan College School of Business, graduates will enter the industry with more advanced education than that of a general pilot.
This certificate will require two full semesters over one year with a total of 40 credits.
Graduates that successfully complete the Transport Canada written and in flight exams and accumulate a minimum of 100 hours of flight time, will be ready for employment as commercial helicopter pilots.
Successful completion of the required courses as listed in the program outline with a minimum graduating grade average of 60% and a letter from Okanagan Mountain Helicopters indicating satisfactory completion of aviation theory courses and Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License.
Program Area:
Commercial Aviation
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Certificate
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Okanagan College Calendar: Printed 01/19/2021