Helicopter Pilot Preparation

Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies partnered with Midwest Helicopter to offer the helicopter pilot preparation program. The program will train you to become a helicopter pilot while you earn your undergraduate degree. As you progress through the program, you will earn your private, commercial and instrument helicopter licenses.

This 21-credit program is designed for those who have no current FAA-approved helicopter pilot license. If you have obtained a particular FAA-approved license, such as a private pilot license, you’ll begin taking courses at the 2000 level. Students using VA benefits should be aware that the VA will not certify reimbursement for private pilot (1000-level) courses.

Students can take this series of courses paired with any bachelor's degree offered within SLU's School for Professional Studies.

Careers

Graduates who pursue the helicopter pilot preparation program leave the program with private, commercial and instrument helicopter licenses. They can fly as an independent contract aviator, as a commercial pilot or a government employee with the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Agriculture.

Accreditation

The helicopter pilot preparation program prepares students for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly helicopters.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Ground Courses
AVM 1000	Helicopter Ground I	2
AVM 2000	Helicopter Ground II	2
AVM 3000	Helicopter Ground III	2
AVM 4000	Principles of Flight Instruction I	2
AVM 4500	Principles of Flight Instruction II	2
Flight Courses
AVM 1500	Helicopter Flight Operations I ⁺	2
AVM 2010	Instrument Flight	2
AVM 2020	Commercial Flight I ⁺	2
AVM 3010	Commercial Flight II ⁺	2
AVM 4250	Helicopter Flight Operations V ⁺	2
AVM 4750	Helicopter Flight Operations VI ⁺	1
+ Flight hours are a required part of the course
Total Credits		21

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.