The COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE is offered as part of the
Professional Pilot Program,
or is an add-on to any currently certified private pilot. As with any
of our programs, this is tailored to fit your requirements, and you do
not need to be enrolled in any of our programs to be trained as a commercial
pilot at BHH.
Phase I (Private Pilot)
As outlined in the Private Pilot
Program, this is always the first part of your commercial training. You
may go straight to Commercial Pilot, but most students prefer to attain
their Private Pilot certificate first. The Commercial Pilot requires 150
hours total time, so if you obtain your Private Pilot, you may carry passengers
as you build hours toward you Commercial certificate.
Phase II (Commercial Training)
As you attain your required hours, your training and solo time will be
used together. During this phase, you will train to stricter commercial
standards. More flying will be accomplished within the Class B airspace
of Boston, which is the most congested airspace in New England. Many commercial
helicopter jobs are within airspace such as this, and exposure early in
your career has tremendous benefit.
Blue Hill Helicopters will also expose the commercial student to more
off-airport operations. You will learn pinnacle approaches within the
foothills of the White Mountains. You will also learn how to approach
and land within confined areas, including fields, clearings, and parking
areas.
FAA Requirements
The minimum number of hours the FAA allows for the commercial rating
is 150. This is a reasonable expectation, and is used in our calculations
of total hours.
Ground School
At BHH, we have only one ground school which covers both Private
and Commercial Pilot ratings, so if you are enrolled in the Professional
Pilot Program, our Private Pilot Groundschool meets the requirements
for the commercial pilot written test.
Medical Requirements
To be eligible for the checkride, you must hold a Class II Medical certificate,
be at least 18 years of age, and read, speak, and write English.
Commercial Add-On
If you already have your fixed wing license, contact us for details on
how you can easily get your rotorcraft Commercial Add-On.
