Helicopter Foundation International has long recognized the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians.  Over the last several years, the shortage has become real.   Many of our experienced pilots and maintenance technicians are nearing retirement age, the war has pulled experienced personnel from our ranks at a time when the helicopter industry is enjoying growth due in part to the wider recognition of the tremendous versatility of this phenomenal and versatile machine.

As the aircraft industry enters into an ever-increasing array of endeavors that have become ever more sophisticated, the requirement for highly skilled pilots and maintenance technicians becomes more and more critical.

HFI is offering an array of scholarships to answer the need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for Safety Managers and other professionals in the Safety field. 

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Initiated in 1968 in memory of Doris Mullen (WG #84), a dedicated and professional pilot who lost her life in a fixed-wing aircraft accident, the scholarship program has grown from a single $500 scholarship to several different scholarships valued in excess of $45,000.

Specialized Helicopters, llc has several ways to help you with training costs.

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Utah Valley State College offers great education programs that can get you an aviation degree. Several of our students have already been through these programs and received their college degrees. These programs can be done online while you train here at Specialized Helicopters.
All qualifying students have access to financial aid, veteran's benefits and supplemental loans to assist with tuition, books, and flight training. 

• Excellent online programs - You can complete the programs from the comfort of your own home.
• Receive financial aid toward an aviation degree
• Get the competitive and life experience advantage by have an aviation degree along with your FAA Helicopter certificates and ratings.

"UVSC is easy and flexible, the online program is great and well designed. I used my VA benefits to help pay for the degree program and get my flight instructor ratings though Specialized Helicopters. Great experience on both sides and now I have both a college education and a profession. " - Issac Hartel, CFII

Call us today so that we can fill you in on all the details.

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Specialized Helicopters, llc School Code:600860

Sallie Mae Financial is the industry standard when it comes to flight training loans. Specialized Helicopters, llc has recently become a provider school for the Direct Loan. This loan has great rates and funds money directly to you. Other types of  loans send the money to the school and this can take the control away from the student. The Direct Loan from SLM is a solid choice and comes highly recommended.

◊ SLM brochure

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The AOPA Flight Training Funds account allows you the flexibility to structure your training to fit your needs. Use the account to pay for a rating or certificate program, or just to get the additional hours you need to feel safe and comfortable. you control how you use your account.

Click here to apply online

◊ Predictable payments
◊ No annual fee
◊ No collateral needed
◊ Renewable source of cash
◊ Credit line up to $25,000
◊ Rates as low as 8.99% APR
◊ Support AOPA and general aviation