The Helicopter careers and jobs front remains strong. Recently, Jay Van Wagenen, ERA Pilot and Guidance Aviation helicopter pilot school graduate, flying in the Gulf of Mexico, visited our Baton Rouge flight operations and proudly showed off his AgustaWestland 109E Power. In the video below, Jay discusses his experience flying professionally with ERA and what he learned at Guidance Aviation.
You can also read Jay's story "Helicopter Pilot Training Profiles, Careers in the Gulf".
Another Guidance Aviation graduate, Kenan Bahadir, who has been flying for Maverick Helicopters, was recently hired by Air Methods, the largest EMS operator in the U.S., with 315 locations and 400 aircraft. As Dennis McCall of Air Methods said during HELIEXPO 2013, "We have a need for pilots. We are probably going to hire 300 pilots this year." See previous story on Kenan, "Life Come Full Circle..."
Another Guidance Aviation graduate, Kenan Bahadir, who has been flying for Maverick Helicopters, was recently hired by Air Methods, the largest EMS operator in the U.S., with 315 locations and 400 aircraft. As Dennis McCall of Air Methods said during HELIEXPO 2013, "We have a need for pilots. We are probably going to hire 300 pilots this year." See previous story on Kenan, "Life Come Full Circle..."
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| Alex Clark, NorthStar Trekking Pilot, Guidance Graduate, flying theEurocopter AS350 B2 AKA (ASTAR), in Alaska. |
"Guidance Aviation teaches you in a high altitude environment with high volume of air traffic, and you're in the best helicopters in the world- Robinsons. When you learn to fly in that environment, everything else is easy."
-Jay Van Wagenen.
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Guidance Aviation was the first FAA Approved Part 141 high altitude helicopter flight training facility in the U.S. The program is VA Chapter 33 benefits approved for eligible U.S. Military Veterans through our collegiate partner program. Students may acquire their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Professional Pilot, Aviation Technology. Courses include advanced turbine training, long line operations, Part 135 tour operations, and night vision goggles (NVG). For more info on Guidance Aviation and Guidance Helicopters, go to http://www.guidance.aero or call us, Toll Free: 877-235-9444.