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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 forStarting from zero, able to train full-timeAlready hold a PPL(H), or prefer to self-pace around work
Duration12 – 24 months4–6 weeks training course, once your PPL hours and theory are complete
AircraftR22, R44, AS350R22, R44, AS350
Next startRolling intake — contact us for the next available slotRolling 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.