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In this second part of our three-part series on student success, Jared Friend, Director of Helicopter Operations, and Eric Doughtie, Helicopter Chief Instructor, dive deep into the characteristics[…]

In this episode, our Helicopter Chief Instructor, Eric Doughtie, sits down with lead instructors Julian Oswald and Bastien Rambla to discuss what student success looks like at Hillsboro Heli Academy.[…]

In this episode, Campus Manager Kimberly Whipps and Chief Instructor Eric discuss campus culture and student life. They cover exploring the Pacific Northwest and ways to connect with other students[…]

In this first episode VP of Helicopter Operations Jared Friend and Chief Instructor Eric Doughtie discuss what the first day of your training looks like. From orientation at the school to getting[…]

Deciding on a career path can often leave you feeling stuck at a crossroads. On one hand, you want a job that pays well and offers stability, but you also want a fulfilling and exciting career.

If[…]

Flight training is the first step to achieving one's dream of becoming a pilot. The primary focus of flight training is to learn how to fly safely and competently. However, it's important to remember[…]

Whether you’re excited or nervous about your first solo, there comes a time in flight training that requires sole occupancy of the aircraft for the very first time. Whether it takes 20 hours or 30[…]

While many people are interested in working as a professional pilot especially in light of the pressing demand for pilots in areas of the industry such as the airlines, most people don’t know the[…]

We at Hillsboro Aero Academy are mourning the sudden loss of our dear friend, colleague, mentor, and teacher Satoru Kamoshita, known to all of us as “SK.” He had been with our school for 24 years but[…]