Helicopter CPL · Rotary-Wing Training
From Nepal to the Cockpit.
Come Home aHelicopter Pilot.
SAC places Nepali students in CAAN-validated helicopter schools abroad — zero flying hours to a full CPL-H, with COMPASS, NOC, visa and departure handled end to end.
Nepal’s terrain keeps helicopters working — rescue, relief, survey and access to places nothing else reaches. That work needs qualified rotary-wing pilots.
16–18 months · Indicative tuition USD 90,600.00
Tuition is set by each flight school and is subject to revision. SAC confirms current fees in writing before you apply.
Choose Your Programme
Find the right flight school.
Choosing where to train is the hardest decision an aspiring pilot makes. We know that — and we are here to help you get it right. Review the programme below, then talk to a counsellor.
Hillsboro Aero Academy
FAA Part 141 approved · CAAN-validated ATO · MSCHE accredited
- Duration
- 16–18 months
- Indicative tuition
- USD 90,600.00
Licences & ratings earned
- Finish with instructor ratings — build hours and get paid while you do it
- Post-completion OPT eligibility to work in the USA (USCIS)
- FAA and EASA licences issued — the widest international recognition
- Robinson R22, R22 IFR and R44 VFR & IFR fleet
Full programme details
Costs
- Tuition — USD 90,600.00 approx.
- Living expenses — USD 1,500.00 per month approx.
- Proof of financial capability — USD 117,600.00
- Fees are set by the school and subject to revision. In periods of extreme fuel cost a surcharge may apply. SAC confirms current fees, and the full NPR breakdown, in writing at counselling.
Training fleet
- Robinson R22 · R22 IFR
- Robinson R44 VFR & IFR
Also included
- Internship / CPT opportunities during training
- MSCHE institutional accreditation · SEVIS approved (F-1 visa)
Documents required
- Valid passport
- +2 marksheet and character certificate
- Class 1 medical certificate
- COMPASS test result
- Bank statement
Looking for a different destination? Talk to us. We hold details on helicopter training programmes across the world — including the Philippines, Australia and South Africa — and will help you make the right choice for your budget, timeline and goals.
Am I Eligible
Most +2 Science graduates already qualify.
Five requirements, and none of them are a surprise. If you are missing one, we will tell you exactly how to fix it rather than turn you away.
- Completed +2 Sciencewith Physics and Mathematics
- Minimum 17 Years Oldto begin trainingFAA rules require you to be 18 before a CPL can be issued.
- Class 1 Medicalcleared with CAANYou must also pass a medical with the aviation authority of the country you train in.
- Valid Nepali Passportmachine-readable and in date
- COMPASS TestSAC provides full guidanceLearn more about the COMPASS Test
What if I don’t meet one of these?
Almost every gap has a route around it — a missing subject at +2 can often be bridged, and a medical deferral is frequently temporary. Talk to a counsellor before you assume you are ruled out. Start an enquiry
Your Journey With SAC
How SAC guides you.
Four stages from first question to first flight. We handle the paperwork; you focus on the flying.
- Choose Your Programme
Compare schools, costs and timelines with a counsellor until you know which route fits you.
- COMPASS & NOC
We book and prepare you for COMPASS, then file both NOCs — CAAN and Ministry of Education.
- Application & Visa
School application, document verification and the full visa file, submitted on your behalf.
- Depart & Train
A pre-departure briefing covering everything you need. Then you fly.
Start Your Journey
Ready to become a commercial pilot?
One form. A counsellor reads it, not a bot — and comes back to you with the schools, costs and timelines that actually fit your situation.
Start My Application No obligation. We will tell you honestly if a programme is not right for you.Also Worth Exploring