Students from Trinidad & Tobago

Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are presented with an amazing opportunity to start their careers as Professional Helicopter Pilots.

If you hold an FAA Helicopter CPL (Commercial Pilots License) and Instrument Rating and then sit the Trinidadian CAA conversion examinations you are able to gain a Trinidadian CPL H and are eligible to work in the left seat of a Bell 412 or Sikorsky S76 (with Bristow, National or Evergreen Helicopters) alongside an experienced Captain gaining invaluable knowledge and expertise.

This outstanding opportunity is almost unique worldwide, to date we have successfully trained well over 30 nationals of Trinidad and Tobago to CPL(IR) H (references are available upon request).

We can get you from 0 to 150 hours with an FAA CPL H and IR inside 3 months and for approximately $52,000 (including all training costs and accommodation for three months).

Cost breakdown for training in a Robinson R22 Helicopter

125 hours of flight training for Private, Instrument & Commercial ($290 per hour)  $36,250

25 hours of solo flight ($265 per hour)  $6,635

3 written tests (Private, Instrument and Commercial at $150 each)  $450

3 FAA Flight Tests ($400 each)  $1,200

1 hour flight time for CPL H practical test, $265 

Ground School (approximately 75 hrs @ $40 p/h)  $3,000

Books and materials  $150

Accommodation for 3 months  $3,315

TSA Clearances (Private and Instrument)   $360

FAA Medical   $115

M1 Student SEVIS  Fee $200 (payable online direct to SEVIS) (Additional fees in TT are payable direct to the US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago).

Total Cost $51,940

This costing is based on completing the course in FAA minimums and within 3 months.

Contact Geoff Painter, President and Chief Flight Instructor direct for further information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it