Helicentre Aviation Academy
UK helicopter pilot academy founded in 2001 with centres at Leicester and Oxford, offering CPL(H) and PPL(H) training, charter and utility flying with a fleet of 16 helicopters.
About Helicentre Aviation Academy
Helicentre Aviation Academy is a UK helicopter pilot training school founded in 2001. It operates from two centres, at Leicester and at Oxford, and also runs charter flights and utility aerial services as a licensed air operator. It supports graduates with placement help and hosts online careers seminars.
Courses
- Integrated CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory, full time on site
- Modular commercial pilot licence
- Private pilot licence
- ATPL(H) theory by distance learning
- Cabri G2 and Robinson R44 type ratings
- Flight instructor certificate
- Pilot selection day
Fleet
The site states a fleet of 16 helicopters. The Guimbal Cabri G2 is used for training, and the Robinson R44 is used for charter flights.
Charter and utility work
Charter flights carry up to four passengers and are quoted individually. Utility services include aerial surveillance, videography and photography, pipeline surveying and thermal imaging. The academy also sells gift flights, tours, trial lessons and discovery days.
Careers and graduates
Helicentre states that it provides placement support to its graduate pilots and runs a free online careers seminar. The site also lists scholarships, including a named scholarship, and shows testimonials from graduates and instructors. Applications for the integrated course are shown as open for September 2026. A pilot selection day is available for applicants who want to assess their suitability before committing to a course.
Training approach
Training takes place on the Guimbal Cabri G2, with five of the type shown in a fleet photo on the site. The integrated course runs full time, Monday to Friday, on site, and combines flying with ATPL(H) theory. Distance learning is available for ATPL(H) theory students who prefer to study remotely.
Company facts
- Founded in 2001
- Head office: Leicester Airport, Gartree Road, Leicester LE2 2FG
- UK CAA approved courses for private and commercial training
- Scholarships and careers events listed on the site
Contact
Email: info@flyheli.co.uk
Location
Leicester Airport, Gartree Road, Leicester LE2 2FG, United Kingdom
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View eventPilot Careers Live Heathrow
7 November 2026 · London, United Kingdom
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