Foothills Helicopter Training Academy

Foothills Helicopter Training Academy is a helicopter flight school at Okotoks Air Ranch in Okotoks, Alberta. It offers industry led, real world commercial helicopter pilot training. Its goal is to fill the training gap between a 100 hour pilot and a commercial pilot.

The academy uses a private school approach. A full time class has a maximum of three students. Each student gets focused attention and structured instruction to build competence and confidence. Students are paired with high time flight instructors who bring both knowledge and real world industry experience. The academy says safety is its number one priority for students and instructors.

Training is done on the Robinson R44, a four seat piston helicopter. The R44 is a machine common in the commercial industry, which gives students consistent and flexible training.

Courses include commercial licence training, with a full time option and a flex option for part time commercial training. Private licence training is also offered, along with mountain flying, external load training at entry and advanced levels, night rating, type ratings and licence conversions.

Graduates can join a graduate mentoring program, which is designed to accelerate their careers. People who want to try flying first can book a familiarization flight. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.

Students can enrol online and use the student learning centre on the website. To schedule a first flying lesson, call the academy or send a message through the contact page.

Services

• Commercial Licence Training
• Flex Commercial Training
• Private Licence Training
• Mountain Flying Training
• External Load Training
• Night Rating
• Type Ratings
• Licence Conversions
• Familiarization Flights
• Graduate Mentoring Program