| Are you thinking of pursing a career as a helicopter | | | | You also need to have resources for relocation ready. |
| pilot? Beware: it won't be too easy. Before you can | | | | There are only a handful of helicopter schools, and if |
| even enter a helicopter flight school, there are some | | | | you are not lucky enough to be living in a state that |
| important concerns you need to address. Here are | | | | has one, you need to move. This can be financially and |
| some of them. | | | | emotionally draining. Prepare to be away from your |
| Manning a helicopter is a physically challenging task, so | | | | family or loved ones for at least a year. |
| you need to be in your best shape to endure all the | | | | You will be able to pursue a lucrative career as a |
| consequences of flying. Flying is also mentally | | | | helicopter pilot after you graduate and get your license. |
| exhausting. You need to be alert at all times in order | | | | You can choose to work either for the government or |
| for you to execute the proper moves and make the | | | | for private businesses or individuals. Most helicopter |
| right decisions in cases of emergency. | | | | pilots work in industries such as traffic monitoring, news |
| Studying in a helicopter flight school can be extremely | | | | gathering, search and rescue, emergency medical |
| expensive. Expect to pay anywhere between $20,000 | | | | transport, construction, pipeline inspection, television |
| and $45,000. This means that you need to be | | | | production, fire fighting, construction, or in corporate and |
| prepared to spend about $1,000 to $2,000 weekly. | | | | travel charters. |