LAUNCH your professional
aviation career

LAUNCH your professional
aviation career

Join our Flight Training Program and Become a Professional Pilot in 2 Years

Join our Professional Flight Training Program and Become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot.

Proven success

Graduate within 2 years with your CFII and Degree from Lake Superior College.

Professional program

Since 2011 our CFII graduates have had a 100% Employment Rate.

Financing OPTIONS

Our program offers a range of scholarships and GI Bill funding.

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PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT PROGRAM

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Your Aviation career advantage

Lake Superior Helicopters offers the ultimate flight training program, tailored to align your training with your dream job. As the top helicopter flight training program in the Midwest, we provide unbeatable student support, unmatched industry connections, and a 10-year history of ensuring 100% job placement for all of our graduates.

Program license and ratings

  • PRIVATE LICENSE

  • Commercial License

  • External Load

  • Turbine Transition

  • Instrument Rating

  • Certified Flight Instructor

  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

What our student’s say

We have a rich history of helping our graduates consistently achieve their career goals, thanks to our comprehensive training and unparalleled student support.

But don’t just take our word for it!

Watch our short video and discover how Lake Superior Helicopters can help you set yourself up for success in your aviation career.

the five steps to becoming a flight student

We know that navigating a new career path can be time-consuming— but it doesn't have to be. Our team has consolidated the enrollment process into five simple steps to get you out of the paperwork and into the air, in as little as a few days.

  • Our student checklist will provide you with an overview of our program and help you determine your qualification for the program.

  • Schedule your discovery flight. Here you will get a feel for flying our helicopters with one of our certified instructors and learn all about what our program has to offer.

  • To continue into flight training, you will be required to complete your second-class medical certification through an aviation medical examiner near you.

  • Funding options for flight training costs are available for civilians and veterans.

    Unlike other flight schools, we have a variety of exclusive scholarships for students enrolled within our program and the list of available scholarships is always growing.

  • After receiving your medical certificate, you will be eligible to schedule an appointment with one of our instructors to receive your student pilot certificate. Both remote and in-person appointments are available, email admissions@heli-co.com to schedule your appointment.

    Required: An unexpired, government-issued photo identification document and your second-class medical certificate.

  • View AAS Degree Courses

    Within our degree-rewarding pathway in Partnership with Lake Superior College, you will have an option to choose from a variety of courses. Click to view a list of available courses offered within our Professional Pilot Program.

    Successful entry into this program requires basic computer skills and a specific level of skill in the areas of English, reading, and math.

    View AAS Degree Courses

  • Schedule a Discovery Flight

    This is the best way to see if being a pilot is right for you. You will experience first-hand what our pilots experience every day. Discovery Flights are $279.00 plus an airport fee including one hour of ground instruction and half an hour of flight instruction in a Robinson R44 aircraft.

    Flight times are scheduled based on instructor availability. Please contact us directly to schedule your discovery flight.

    Schedule a Discovery Flight

  • See financing and scholarships

    Flight training is a significant investment. One that has the potential for a high return, a great salary, and a career that allows you decades of adventure flying and a variety of industries to be a part of.

    If you want to fly, there shouldn’t be anything to stop you from getting airborne. There are multiple resources available that can help you make your dream a reality.

    See Financing options

Request information

Through Lake Superior College’s (LSC) Center for Advanced Aviation (CAA) students have the option to enroll in an Associates Degree or a Diploma Program, both of which will take students from zero to employable in an entry-level position in the helicopter industry with a Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument ratings. We’ll be in touch with more information regarding our program.

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