Flight Training information

R22 R44 Helicopters 

Why Choose Specialized Helicopters, llc?

Career instructors
Required Monthly flight instructor recurrent training to keep them sharp
Complete and realistic training programs  
Complete ground school classes
No cost to student if you damage an aircraft (most schools charge $10,000 if you damage an aircraft while training, we don't)
No large deposits required (We don't keep your money in our bank, you are directly funded by the loan company if you use a loan)
Perfect living environment (California weather, surf, sun and entertainment).
Perfect training environment (Quick departures, every type of airspace, challenging confined area and pinnacle practice areas, mountains, beach and lots more)
Quality training (We hold 2 formal meetings a week to discus students needs, safety and to ensure our students are performing at their best )
Certificate Based Training with clear goals
Proven flight training program
Low average student cost for achievement of certificates
Many of our students have come from other schools and ended up staying
Aviation degree programs offered through Utah Valley state college


Our Lead Instructors

Chief Pilot Chris Gularte Former Airshow pilot with the World's only civilian helicopter Airshow team the "Showcopters".
Chief Instrument Instructor Tom Parker A retired instructor pilot for United Airlines with over 28,000 hours of aviation experience.

Our Living Environment

Located at the Watsonville airport in California, we can offer our students not only a quality training environment but also a great place to live. With one of the worlds best places to Surf, Scuba Dive, Fish, Sail and play within minutes you are sure to enjoy the Monterey Bay area while you learn to fly above it.
Visit our tours section to see some pictures of the local area or click on the links below.

Santa Cruz
Monterey
San Francisco


Learn were the professionals train

Many of our students come from professional aviation backgrounds. These pilots come to us from all over the world due to our reputation across the globe. They are seeking various levels of helicopter training.

Here is a recent list of students that came to us from an aviation background:

Name Country  Aviation Background
Sven Germany CFII Airplane
Walter Austria Captain Austrian Airlines
Bob USA Ret. Captain United Airlines
Aaron USA CFII Airplane
Bernd Austria Ret. Captain Lufthansa Airlines

 


Training Consultations

Free Services:

  • Phone consultation on your specific questions
  • Industry outlook

Professional services:

  • In person consultation
  • Detailed industry outlook
  • Training goal analysis
  • Training requirement break-down for your individual needs
  • In-depth Phone consultations
  • Specifically designed training outline for your budget and goals
  • Post introduction advisory meeting (after you talk with a school)
  • Career guidance throughout training
  • Assistance and training with obtaining a job in the helicopter industry

Note: We do not offer advise on immigration or legal issues at this time.

 

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