From zero experience to fully licensed commercial pilot — this program is your pathway to a career in aviation.
Our Professional Pilot Program offers comprehensive training that takes you from earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) all the way through Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII). Through a structured curriculum covering the PPL, Instrument Rating (IR), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and advanced instructor ratings, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the aviation industry. Graduates complete the program with approximately 200 hours of flight time, fully prepared to pursue professional pilot opportunities around the world.
Graduates of Blue Hill Helicopters go on to become flight instructors, tour pilots, charter pilots, and corporate aviators. Our structured programs are designed to build real-world skills and open doors to a variety of professional flying opportunities.
Every student receives ongoing support from experienced instructors and aviation professionals who are dedicated to your success. You’ll benefit from personalized coaching, industry insight, and career guidance every step of the way.
We partner with trusted aviation lenders to offer financing options that make training more accessible. Whether you’re pursuing aviation as a career or personal goal, flexible plans help you start flying sooner.
Located just outside Boston, our base provides a dynamic training environment with access to both urban and coastal airspace. You’ll gain real-world experience flying in diverse conditions that prepare you for any aviation challenge.
Individual pricing and total program cost
| Certificate / Rating | Flight Hours(Dual / Solo) | Flight Cost@ $725/hr | Ground | Checkride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot (PPL) | 30 Dual · 10 Solo · (40 Total) |
$29,000 | $2,200 | $950 | $32,150 |
| Instrument Rating (IR) | 50 Dual (50 Total) |
$36,250 | $2,200 | $950 | $39,400 |
| Commercial Pilot (CPL) | 30 Dual · 10 Solo · (40 Total) |
$29,000 | $1,650 | $950 | $31,600 |
| CFI / CFII | 70 Dual (70 Total) |
$50,750 | $1,100 | $1,900 | $53,750 |
| Total Program InvestmentZero experience to CFI/CFII | 200 Hours | $145,000 | $7,150 | $4,750 | $156,900 |
These totals assume the FAA minimum hours shown above — students who need more pay for the extra hours at the same rate, and we tell you where you stand at each stage rather than at the end.
You don't pay $156,900 up front. Training is paid as you go, after each flight or stage by stage. What you commit to first is the Private Pilot stage, at $32,150.
Dual instruction and solo rentals are both billed at $725/hr. Every stage price includes ground instruction and the examiner's fee for the practical test; the CFI and CFII tests are separate. FAA knowledge test fees are paid directly to the testing center.
Paying for your training
Built for career-oriented pilots, covering a longer pathway and multiple ratings.
Flexible repayment for aviation students, from the Private Pilot Certificate onward.
Education savings and similar funds can be put toward your flight training.
Pay after each flight, stage by stage, or keep money on account and draw it down.
Compare the two finance options and apply at bluehillhelicopters.com/finance-programs
Estimates assume the program hours shown above; actual time and cost vary with proficiency, training frequency, weather and aircraft availability. Rates and testing fees are subject to change.