Take-off is our newsletter for future pilots
Welcome to Take-Off, our brand-new newsletter designed for future pilots like you.
Each week, this newsletter brings you essential information on flight training and cockpit careers. For your convenience, all articles are also available in our blog, which we’ll regularly update with the latest insights.
A Bit About Me
I’ve been a pilot since 2013 and joined Hillsboro Aero Academy in 2015. In addition to being a helicopter flight instructor, I earned my airplane licenses at Hillsboro Aero Academy. From 2017 to 2020, I led the development of our ground school as the Assistant Chief Instructor, and later, I helped build our EASA helicopter program while supporting the launch of our EASA airplane program. During the summer of 2022, I flew for HTS as a firefighting pilot on the CH-54 Skycrane. Afterward, I spent nearly two years as an EC-135 pilot for Christoph 39 with ADAC Air Rescue in Germany.
A Quick Introduction to Our School
Hillsboro Aero Academy has been training pilots in the U.S. since 1980. Our airplane training campus, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, offers state-of-the-art programs with a fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft. We provide the opportunity to earn both FAA and EASA licenses—a combination that opens up global career opportunities for you.
Take-Off Newsletter
Over the coming weeks, our newsletter will offer you deeper insights into flight training and the global aviation industry. Every Thursday, you’ll receive detailed information on crucial topics like medical requirements and financing options for your training. We’ll also cover everything you need to know about the F-1 visa, which allows you to work in the U.S. for up to 23.5 months and gain valuable flight hours. One of the standout features of our program is our unique combined FAA/EASA training, which opens up exciting career paths in both the U.S. and Europe. Together, we’ll explore global job opportunities—from bush flying in Africa to rescue flights in Canada.
If you want to dive into specific topics ahead of time, you’ll find links at the end of each email leading you to those subjects. We’re excited to support you on your journey and be by your side every step of the way!
Key Facts
In today’s email, we want to introduce you to a few key facts about our school and training programs.
- Training Duration: About 24 months
- Cost: Approximately $100,000 for the combined FAA and EASA training, plus exam fees, living expenses, etc.
- Licenses Earned: All necessary licenses to work in the U.S. and Europe (FAA PPL, IFR, CPL, CFI, CFII, MEI, and EASA IFR, CPL, ATPL(IFR) theory)
- Post-Training: 23.5 months of work experience in the U.S., gaining between 1,200 and 1,800 flight hours
FAQs
We’ve created an extensive list of frequently asked questions about pilot training on our website. Make sure to check it out! https://en.flyhaa.de/faq
Webinars And Events
We regularly hold webinars and live events all over Europe, where we inform about our school and the training we offer. You can sign up here for our next events: https://en.flyhaa.de/webinar/