Rotor Transition Program Admissions
For Helicopter Pilots Transitioning to Airline Pilots
Rotor to Fixed Wing Program
In partnership with SkyWest Airlines, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers the Rotor to Fixed Wing Program, creating a clear path for experienced helicopter pilots to become a commercial airline pilot in as little as four months. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is committed to taking your experience and background and using it to your advantage, establishing you as a highly-trained and capable airline pilot ready to take on the skies.
Rotor Transition Program Enrollment Process
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s enrollment process has been designated to uphold the same standards as major airlines. By following the steps below, you can remain confident that you’re ready to start your journey at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and set yourself up for success in your future career as a professionally trained commercial airline pilot.
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FAA First Class Medical CertificateÂ
To receive a First Class Medical Certificate, you must pass an exam with an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ works with several lending partners to help you build your financing plan. Our advisors can also assist you in developing a cash payment agreement. Either way, we are here to ensure you have a plan that works best for you.
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Aptitude AssessmentÂ
You will be required to complete an Aptitude Assessment that is designed to evaluate your personality, multi-tasking abilities, several cognitive functions like memory, judgement, and reasoning, and finally evaluating math and physics skills.
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In-Person InterviewÂ
Your final enrollment step will be conducted through an in-person interview with executives of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s education department and you will then be notified if you’re accepted into the program.
Enrollment Requirements:
- Meet total ATP minimum hour requirements
- 1,500 hours flight time for civilian helicopter pilots
- 750 hours flight time for individuals who completed their training in the military
- Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating in rotorcraft helicopter
If you don’t meet the total ATP minimum hour requirements, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ can help you build a program that is specific to your unique needs to ensure you can begin your commercial pilot career as soon as possible. Our advisors are here to help in designing a path to the airlines that works best with your experience and background.
As you move through the Rotor Transition Program and establish your journey to becoming a commercial airline pilot, you’ll obtain the following requirements to become a First Officer at the airlines:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate in airplane multi-engine land with instrument rating
- 50 hours in airplane multi-engine land aircraft of which up to 25 hours can be completed during initial training at the airlines
- 250 total hours of airplane PIC time