blog main image

Latest News

Helicopter Pilot License Requirements

Becoming a helicopter pilot is uniquely rewarding, as it can open the pathway to many career opportunities in various industries. These opportunities can range from giving tours and teaching, to[…]

Continue Reading

Helicopter 101: How Do  Helicopters Fly?

Continue Reading

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.

Continue Reading

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.

Continue Reading

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[…]

Continue Reading

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[…]

Continue Reading

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.

Continue Reading

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:

Continue Reading

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. 

Continue Reading

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[…]

Continue Reading