Qualifications and skills maintenance for Air Touraine helicopter pilots

December 18, 2024

Strict qualifications to become a helicopter pilot

Becoming a helicopter pilot can't be improvised. Our pilots follow a demanding curriculum to acquire the necessary qualifications:

  • CPL-H (Commercial Pilot License Helicopter): This license enables our pilots to carry passengers in complete safety. Obtained after hundreds of flight hours, it guarantees perfect mastery of the various aerial maneuvers.
  • Specific certifications: Each type of aircraft requires a specific qualification. At Air Touraine, our pilots are trained to fly helicopters such as the Bell 206 and H125, renowned for their reliability and performance.
  • Rigorous theoretical and practical training: In addition to flying hours, our pilots receive in-depth training in technical aspects, navigation, meteorology and air safety.

 

Maintaining skills: ongoing support

At Air Touraine, training never stops. Maintaining skills is essential to ensure flight safety and quality. Our pilots take part in :

1. Regular in-flight checks

  • Our pilots undergo in-flight assessments with approved examiners to ensure that their skills remain beyond reproach.
  • These checks include incident simulations to test their reactions and ability to handle complex situations.

2. Simulator training

  • Thanks to state-of-the-art flight simulators, our pilots train regularly to perfect their maneuvers in realistic conditions, even in adverse weather.
  • These sessions enable us to work on rare but critical scenarios such as technical failures or emergency landings.

3. Recurrent theoretical training

  • Our pilots receive regular updates on aviation regulations, risk management and new aviation technologies.
  • We keep a constant eye on the latest industry best practices.

 

A commitment to safety and excellence

Safety is at the heart of our concerns. Air Touraine applies strict safety standards in line with DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) requirements. Each pilot plays an active role in :

  • Pre-flight briefings: weather analysis, trajectory preparation and equipment checks.
  • Debriefings after each assignment: evaluation of positive points and areas for improvement to ensure optimum performance.

 

Passionate pilots to enhance your experiences

Beyond their technical skills, our pilots are true aviation enthusiasts. Their expertise enables them to provide you with unforgettable moments during :

  • Sightseeing tours: Fly over the Châteaux de la Loire, or emblematic landscapes.
  • Specific missions: surveillance, mapping, weather control and aerial work.

 

At Air Touraine, our helicopter pilots combine experience, rigor and passion to guarantee you safe and exceptional flights. Their ongoing training and skills maintenance are the cornerstones of our commitment to excellence. Whether you're a passenger or a professional, you can count on our qualified experts for all your aerial missions.

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