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Become a pilot
Your route to a professional helicopter licence.
Find your route
Everyone starts somewhere different. If you’re beginning from zero, the Integrated CPL(H) is a structured, full-time route that takes you from no experience to a commercial licence in one continuous programme. If you already hold a Private Pilot Licence — or want to build hours and study at your own pace around work or other commitments — the Modular CPL(H) covers the same EASA requirements in stages you control. If you’re aiming at a specific job rather than a licence, a single-engine type rating adds a type to a licence you already hold. All three are flown on our own fleet from our Albertville training centre, with instructors who fly SAF Aerogroup’s operational missions themselves. Not sure which fits? Call us or send an enquiry — we’ll ask about your background and suggest a route.
12–24
months · Integrated CPL(H)
4–6
weeks · Modular CPL(H) course
3–6
days · Single-engine type rating
Starting from zero
Integrated CPL(H)
Full-time, start-to-finish commercial licence — no prior experience needed
- 12–24 months
- R22, R44, AS350
- Albertville, France
Already hold a PPL(H)
Modular CPL(H)
The same licence, in stages, for pilots building around other commitments
- 4–6 weeks training course (plus self-paced flight hours beforehand)
- R22, R44, AS350
- Albertville, France
Already a pilot
Single-engine type rating
Add a single-engine type to a licence you already hold
- 3–6 days
- R22, R44, AS350, AS355N
- Albertville, France
Which route is right for me?
| Integrated CPL(H) | Modular CPL(H) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Starting from zero, able to train full-time | Already hold a PPL(H), or prefer to self-pace around work |
| Duration | 12 – 24 months | 4–6 weeks training course, once your PPL hours and theory are complete |
| Aircraft | R22, R44, AS350 | R22, R44, AS350 |
| Next start | Rolling intake — contact us for the next available slot | Rolling intake — contact us for the next available slot |
The helicopters you’ll train on
R22
Robinson
R44
Robinson
AS350
Airbus
AS355N
Airbus
Talk to an adviser
Call +33 4 79 10 30 80 or send an enquiry.