Universal Helicopters takes pride in offering the most highly advanced and exceptional professional helicopter pilot training in the Robinson R22 Beta II and Robinson R44 Raven helicopters. President, Gordon Jiroux, and his flight instructors have set the standard for excellence in flight instruction around the world in the past, and will continue to do so.
We offer competitive Helicopter Flight Training in the Robinson R22 and Robinson R44 for students wishing to obtain FAA Private through ATP certificates, Instrument Rating, Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument certificates.
Add On programs for Airplane pilots - Private through ATP, CFI and CFII.
Turbine conversions in the Bell Jet Ranger and as soon as available, in the Robinson R66.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality flight and ground training in the safest possible environment and in the shortest elapsed time. In the end analysis this results in the least cost for UHI students. It results in their entry into the professional helicopter pilot market with the best possible qualifications from the leader in helicopter pilot training and with the best possibility of finding the best jobs in industry.
If you want to become a professional helicopter pilot in the shortest elapsed time and for the least total cost, come to Universal Helicopters.
We do not engage in any other activities as many other flight schools do, such as helicopter rentals, photographic flights, sightseeing flights, charters, tours, commercial operations, etc. Our sole business is to be the safest and best in the Helicopter Flight Training business.
With three locations, Scottsdale Arizona, Long Beach California, and Provo Utah, Universal Helicopters offers a variety of terrain, scenery and weather conditions in which you will train and learn. These include Maritime (Coastal), High Altitude (Mountain), and Desert flight locations. UHI will open a fourth location in Prescott Arizona in May 2008 and a fifth location in Kansas in September 2008.
Three Designated Pilot Examiners on Staff.
Part 141 and Part 61.
If you are a Non US Citizen, we can provide you with expert knowledge and assistance regarding your training for FAA Certificates and Ratings.
Since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center 9/11/2001 the US Department of Homeland Security - Alien Flight Student Program (AFSP) requires that before any flight training is given, a Security Threat Assessment is made to ensure that you are not a threat to US aviation or national security. We can assist you to navigate this process.
We are approved to provide qualified students with assistance to obtain M1 training Visas (SEVIS I-20).
We do not train for JAA Certificates although we have a JAA Helicopter Flight Instructor on staff who can help with conversion and training questions.
We have knowledgeable, dedicated staff with extensive lending institution contacts to assist US students obtain loan financing for their helicopter training.
College Degree Programs for Associates and Bachelors programs in conjunction with Utah Valley State College.
Introductory Flights. We offer two R22 flights, an "Introductory" 20 minutes ground
and a 20 minute flight for $146 plus tax, and a "First Flight" 1 hour ground and a 1 hour flight for $315 plus tax. During each
introductory flight you will be on the controls for a major part of the time. In addition, before the
flight, you will spend time with your instructor to understand the operation and effect of the controls, and after the flight,
will have the opportunity to sit down and review the flight and cover any questions you might have. The flight
time will count towards your pilot certificate if you subsequently decide to go ahead with a course. To schedule an
Introductory Flight; for Long Beach call 562 595 6446, for Provo call 801 377 0077, for Scottsdale call 480 951 6283.
EARN YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE IN HELICOPTER AVIATION AT UHI UNIVERSAL
HELICOPTERS Thru the UVSC GLOBAL AVIATION DEGREE PROGRAM
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL AVIATION DEGREE PROGRAM?
It is the distance-learning provider for the Utah Valley State College
(UVSC).
It is an accredited college degree program, which allows you to complete all
of your courses on-line after you receive your flight training.
UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS provides your Helicopter Flight Training.
G.A.D.P has Regional Accreditation.
Students that are part of the UVSC Global Aviation Degree Program will have
the same access to student services as students attending classes at the Utah
campus. This includes job placement, recommendations, career counseling,
graduation assistance and financial aid.
HOW DOES THE G.A.D.P. WORK?
First you will complete all of your flight training for your Private, Instrument, Commercial, Instructor & Instrument
Instructor certificates and ratings.This will take approximately 6-12 months depending the students ability and the amount
of time and effort applied.
Next, you may begin working as a professional helicopter instructor while completing your remaining courses on-line.
Starting wages approx $23 to $28 per hour.
Your helicopter ratings can apply towards your total credit hours.
100% STUDENT FINANCING IS AVAILABLE - DEFERRED PAYMENTS ON APPROVED CREDIT
