Conversions

Private to private / Private to commercial / Commercial to Commercial
Foreign license to Canadian license

If you already hold a pilot license, Helicraft gives you the opportunity to convert your license according to your needs. Different conversion programs are available, depending on the type of license you hold.

 Private license fixed-wing to private license rotary-wing

Many pilots who hold a private fixed-wing license would like to try flying helicopters. Helicraft offers a conversion program that will allow you to convert your private fixed-wing license to a private rotary-wing license.

Pre-requisite : hold a valid private fixed-wing license.

Duration of training : 2 months (approximate)

Groundschool : 20 hours (minimum)

Flight training : 30 hours (minimum)

Training is offered on Schweizer/Hughes 300CB and Robinson R-22 helicopters. Contact us for more information.

 Private rotary-wing license to commercial rotary-wing license

You would like to make a career of your passion ? Whether you hold a private fixed-wing or rotary-wing license, you can make your dream come true.

If you hold a private fixed-wing license,
there is no direct conversion process. Please refer to the "Commercial License" section.

If you hold a private rotary-wing license, Helicraft can provide the training necessary to obtain your commercial license.

Pre-requisite : Hold a valid private rotary-wing license.

Duration of training : 3 months (approximate)

Groundschool : 60 hours (minimum)

Flight training : 60 hours (minimum)

Training is offered on Schweizer/Hughes 300CB and Robinson R-22 helicopters. Contact us for more information.

 Commercial fixed-wing license to commercial rotary-wing license

You hold a commercial fixed-wing pilot's license and you would like to take on a new challenge by becoming a commercial helicopter pilot ? Helicraft can make it happen !

Pre-requisite : hold a valid commercial fixed-wing license.

Duration of training : 3 to 4 months (approximate)

Groundschool : 20 hours (minimum)

Flight training : 60 hours (minimum)

Training is offered on Schweizer/Hughes 300CB and Robinson R-22 helicopters. Contact us for more information.

 Foreign license to Canadian license

You hold a license (commercial or private rotary-wing) issued in another country ? Helicraft can help you convert it to an equivalent Canadian license.

So that we may best respond, contact us to find out how you can convert your license. Also consult the section on this site devoted to foreign students for details on coming to Canada for training.