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Top 10: Flight schools for helicopters in Germany

Discover the leading helicopter flight schools in Germany: from PPL(H) to CPL/ATPL training, with modern fleet and top reputation.

The following selection is based on factors such as education scope, reputation, experience, modern infrastructure and specializations. It serves as an orientation for aspiring helicopter pilots – from hobby pilots to aspiring commercial pilots.Selection criteria
  • Scope and quality of helicopter training (PPL(H), CPL(H), ATPL theory, type ratings, etc.)
  • Experience and reputation of the flight school
  • Broad range of offers: private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument flight, special training
  • Infrastructure: airfields, modern fleet, hangars, if applicable. Simulators
  • Location and accessibility within Germany

1. AIR LLOYD Flight Services GmbH

AIR LLOYD operates one of the most famous helicopter flight schools in Germany and is active at several
Locations active. The company offers a wide range of training and further education for
Helicopter pilots.

  • Training from private pilots to commercial pilots
  • Various helicopter types and type ratings on offer
  • Flexible training models for professionals and lateral entrants

2. Heli NRW GmbH

Heli NRW, headquartered in North Rhine-Westphalia, offers a modern and flexible education for prospective students.
Helicopter pilots and is considered an established address in the region.

  • PPL(H) and CPL(H) training and type ratings
  • Combination of theory and practice modules with individual appointment planning
  • Suitable for private pilots and aspiring commercial pilots

3. HELI-FLIGHT JLR gGmbH

HELI-FLIGHT combines training, charter and event operations and thus offers a very practical
environment for student pilots. The flight instructors shall have extensive operational experience.

  • Year-round training on different types of helicopters
  • Practical training environment by connecting charter and training operations
  • Individual care and small groups

4. Heli Transair EAS

Heli Transair is a professional training organisation with comprehensive infrastructure –
including simulator, maintenance and hangar – and is particularly suitable for ambitious flight students.

  • Training from private to commercial pilot incl. Instrument flight
  • Modern simulator (depending on location) for advanced training
  • Extensive fleet and structured training programmes

5. DRF Academy

The DRF Academy is associated with the DRF air rescue and offers a professional, on
Training aimed at commercial pilots. Particularly interesting for those who are in long-term
of air rescue or commercial aviation wish to work.

  • Integrated training for commercial helicopter pilot (CPL(H)) with ATPL theory
  • Structured full-time program over approximately two years
  • Strong practical relevance to later work in the air rescue sector

6. HTC Helicopter Training + Charter

HTC Helicopter is one of the traditional helicopter flight schools in Germany and offers
In addition to classical training, also numerous special training courses.

  • Several decades of experience and many thousands of training hours
  • Training of PPL(H) over CPL(H) up to special operational training
  • Specialisation in, inter alia, external load, mountain or cruise flights

7. Heliseven Group

The Heliseven Group operates several locations in Germany and is active both in the commercial sector.
Aircraft as well as active in pilot training.

  • Training for private and commercial pilots
  • Operations such as freight, transport, pipeline and external load flights
  • Practical insights into commercial helicopter operations

8. DHD Heliservice GmbH

DHD Heliservice, based in northern Germany, is a good address for flight students who need their
We want to focus on northern Germany.

  • Training of PPL(H) up to advanced ratings
  • Individual and flexible training concepts
  • Good starting point for flight students from northern Germany

9. Heliflieger Deutschland GmbH

Heliflieger is initially known to many through scenic flights and “self-flying” experiences, but offers
also structured pilot training for helicopters.

  • Ideal entry via scenic flights and trial flights
  • Private pilot licence training PPL(H)
  • Flexible, also part-time realizable training models

10. Cranfield Aviation Training School (Germany) GmbH

Cranfield Aviation focuses heavily on theoretical training and offers corresponding
Courses for various helicopter licenses and ratings.

  • ATPL(H)/IR, ATPL(H)/VFR, IR and PPL/LAPL theoretical training
  • Focus on sound theoretical training
  • Interesting for pilots who want to combine several licenses or ratings