Courses
Foothills Helicopter Training Academy offers industry led, real world commercial pilot training, accelerating your career progression with our graduate mentoring program.
Why Choose Us
- Train on commercial helicopters currently used in industry – Robinson R22, Robinson R44 or the AS350.
- Train with highly qualified and industry experienced instructors.
- Challenging geographical location – altitude, mountains and confined areas all available within minutes from our modern base.
- Surrounding airspace providing a variety of uncontrolled and controlled environments.
- A training environment that provides access to a working commercial helicopter operation and not simply a training unit.
- Structured course which allows you to complete your training, on average, within five months.
- Full ground school and exam preparation – average ground school will be 200 hours.
Testimonials
Here’s what our happy graduates have to say about our services:

I began my training at Foothills Heli in October 2020 and finished in March 2021.
Thanks to the great instructors and foothills operational connections I landed a job right after I graduated.

I’m so thankful that I went to FHTA for my CHPL. The small class size makes for a personalized learning experience where everyone truly wants you to succeed. From trying out long-lining, night flying and landing on mountain tops, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience

I could not have wished for a better experience than what I had at Foothills Helicopter Training Academy. FHTA provided thorough flight training, an intimate classroom setting, competent ground/flight instructors and a friendly, supportive environment. The program provides a comprehensive, bridged version of the heavily, loaded subject of helicopter flying.

I always felt that I was a top priority to all of the instructors and staff, the environment at Foothills Helicopter Training Academy made it a breeze to get into my dream career!