BECOMING A PILOT

BEFORE
BECOMING A PILOT

APTITUDES AND PROFILE

Autonomy
Mobility
Spirit of adventure
Resourcefulness
Self-critique
Attention to detai
Interpersonal skills

DECIDING FACTORS

Investing your time
Investing in your career
“Being” a pîlot
Atypical schedule
Diverse work environment
Return on investment
Determining factors
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PHASE 1
TRAINING

  • Choosing the right program for your needs

  • Learning the ropes of the industry (types of contracts/missions/trades)

  • Starting to build your network of contacts (priority in the industry)

  • Starting to establish your reputation as regards your attitude

    (type person you are, what kind of pilot you will bez)

  • Developing your own pilot personality

 

PHASE 2
JOB MARKET

Integrating the job market – Start of return on investment

 

TWO POSSIBLE AVENUES

1The GoHelico career program
  • Hiring of graduates each year to carryout tourist tours
  • Seasonal employment
  • Participation in the various tasks related to the company
  • Learning how to run a business in the heliborne industry
2Employment with an operator

The first few months are mainly used to build trust with the employer. He wants to know who he is dealing with and whether he can invest in you. Training a new employee represents an investment of several thousands of dollars. It is therefore important that you use what you have learned to put yourself forward.

  • Mainly ground work
    • Preparing equipment
    • Dispatching flights
    • Preparing flight plans
    • In-flight assistance
  • Flights without income for the company
    • Chartering of employees
    • Maintenance flights
    • Chartering of aircraft
 

PHASE 3
PROFESSIONALIZATION
SPECIALIZATION

  • First contracts as a professional

  • Reputation established

  • Ongoing learning

  • Specialization by career choices

  • Finalization of return on investment