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Student Profile - Meet Patrick Capek

Patrick joined moved from Michigan to Oregon in 2019 to join Hillsboro Heli Academy and is working on his professional pilot training. Read more about his experience at Hillsboro.

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Student Profile - Meet Hammad Khan

Hammad joined Hillsboro Aero Academy in 2018 from Pakistan and is working on completing the Professional Pilot Program. Read more about his experience at Hillsboro.

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5 Essential Safety Tips for Helicopter Pilots

Piloting a helicopter requires a coordinated combination of mental aptitude and physical skill. With so many factors influencing the outcome of a flight, helicopter pilots must prepare and focus[…]

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Why Now is the Right Time to Become a Helicopter Pilot

Have you dreamed about a career in aviation but weren't sure if the timing was right? Well, now is definitely the time to explore those dreams. Last year, the University of North Dakota and[…]

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Student Profile - Meet Joyce Yu

Joyce joined Hillsboro Heli Academy in 2017 from Taipei, Taiwan and is now working for us as a flight instructor. Read more about her experience at Hillsboro.

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Questions to Ask When Selecting a Helicopter Flight School

When you begin the process of selecting a school for helicopter training, keep these questions in mind:

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Training Informational Seminar in Germany

Hillsboro Heli Academy will be in Germany to share information about our helicopter training program and the unique benefits of training in the United States. 

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Student Profile - Meet Mathias Seifert

Mathias joined Hillsboro Heli Academy in 2018 from Austria to fulfill his dream of becoming a helicopter pilot and is now working for us as a flight instructor. Read more about his experience at[…]

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Hillsboro Heli Academy Partners with Bristow on New Career Pathway

Hillsboro Heli Academy has added another industry leader to its Career Pathway Program by finalized an agreement with Bristow on a pathway for its helicopter students.Bristow Group offers helicopter[…]

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Student Profile - Meet Malori Wagner

Malori joined Hillsboro Heli Academy in June to continue her helicopter training so we asked her some questions about her experience and why she selected Hillsboro. 
  1. Why do you want to be a pilot[…]
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