Semper Fly Helicopters

Semper Fly Helicopters is a helicopter flight school based at Max Westheimer Airport in Norman, Oklahoma. The school runs FAA Part 141 helicopter training and describes itself as a certified Bell training facility. It is veteran owned and operated, and it is approved for VA education benefits. It also partners with the University of Oklahoma School of Aviation, which has a helicopter Bachelor of Science program.

Training

• Private Helicopter Pilot
• Commercial Helicopter Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and CFI Instrument (CFII)
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

Military to civilian course

The Mil2Civ Transition Course helps service members and veterans convert military flight time into FAA compliant documentation. It covers logbook evaluation and conversion, resume building, targeted flight training to close gaps against FAA requirements, initial or refresher Bell 206B3 training, one on one mentorship from veteran instructors and career placement guidance.

Fleet and support

The school lists a Cabri G2 and a Bell 206B3 in its fleet and has a simulators section on its site. It also lists financial aid and job placement support, although it does not publish specific programs or amounts.

Company facts

• FAA Part 141 helicopter training
• Certified Bell training facility
• VA education benefits approved
• Veteran owned and operated
• Base: Max Westheimer Airport, Norman, Oklahoma
• Office hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Who it serves

The school trains civilians who want a professional helicopter career and military pilots moving into civilian work. Students can combine flight training with the University of Oklahoma program, and the school offers support with financial aid and job placement after training.