A recent study commissioned by Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) and the University of North Dakota (UND) forecasted the U.S. supply of helicopter pilot and mechanics over the next 18 years, and the results confirmed what many in the industry suspected. The study projects a shortage
HAA’s CFI recruitment team will be in Lake Mary, Florida on February 8th hosting an informational seminar about the benefits of working for us as a Certified Flight Instructor. The seminar will cover topics such as flight instructor hiring, company incentives, and career pathways for
Will Mauk recently joined the team at Hillsboro Aero Aacdemy as a CFI. He relocated to Oregon to gain some valuable weather experience and hone his skills in real weather conditions. During his first week, he more than doubled his instrument time and conducted an
Windells Academy, the famed action sports boarding school, and Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA), the largest combined helicopter and airplane pilot training school in the US, have partnered to create the nation’s first high school boarding program in which students can earn their professional pilot certifications
Trent Vick, 2017 Appareo Pilot of the Year Award recipient, first dreamed of becoming a helicopter pilot after seeing an emergency medical services (EMS) helicopter at a high school event. This encounter left him wanting to join the world of aviation, and he later enrolled
Kaiting Jan’s long-time dream of flying came to fruition at Hillsboro Aero Academy where she is currently a student. She completed her Commercial Pilot Certificate and is working on Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rating moving toward her goal of becoming a professional airline pilot. She
We are delighted to release the first of a series of Brand Experience videos. Brett Schnirring, a US military veteran and helicopter pilot, talks passionately about his experience as a student at Hillsboro Aero Academy where he earned his Commercial Pilot Certificate and is working
Catheline (Kate) Leoni a fixed-wing student at Hillsboro Aero Academy recreated a historic 1936 flight from England to New Zealand in a Douglas DC3 in 2012. Her adventurous spirit has led her to become a candidate for yet another recreation of a historic flight, this
In September 2017, Bell Helicopter delivered two of nine Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs to Santiago, Chile where they will be used for corporate transportation. Read the entire press release here.
Join our CFI Recruitment Coordinator for an informational seminar to discuss flight instructor opportunities at Hillsboro Aero Academy. The weather and terrain of the Pacific Northwest provide the perfect environment to hone your skills, and our diverse aircraft fleet of over 72 aircraft allows you
