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If you dream of becoming a helicopter pilot, you need to ensure that your training provides you with the best skills to start your career.

Considered to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of helicopter pilot training for both the helicopter industry and aspiring pilots, HFT has a reputation for selecting, training and placing top quality pilots with top quality companies.

To help you start, our free pilot evaluator is a short test that you can take. Once complete, we will send you your score.

Helicopter Flight Training

Helicopter Flight Training provides for the training needs of the New Zealand helicopter industry with a global approach for both technical and operational skills. This includes pilot training to a commercial pilot standard and advanced career focused programs.

Our services are also offered on an international basis, where we can deliver our two year, professional pilot program.

Having a vast range of operational experience Helicopter Flight Training is able to tailor a training solution for most situations from the initial private pilot licence to the airline transport pilot licence, with a multi-engine, instrument rating.
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Multi-Engine I.F.R. Internship Program

Helicopter Flight Training Academy has recently announced the commencement of a cadet internship program.

Graduate pilots of this programme, may be offered positions as full-time co-pilots with helicopter emergency rescue service operators, for a one year placement. Working as a co-pilot, graduates will gain valuable experience operating in a range of conditions.

In partnership with a number of emergency rescue helicopter operators HFT may provide opportunities for graduates to join these operators as co-pilots flying rescue helicopter services, on a one year placement.
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