Higher Ground Helicopters
At Higher Ground Helicopters, we specialize in training career oriented pilots by offering a unique program that provides the student with all the necessary training to meet the needs of an ever growing helicopter industry, Founders Chad Fath and Benjamin Schenk, began Higher Ground Helicopters with the intent to increase the standard of helicopter flight training by creating the Complete Professional Helicopter Career Program, geared towards working with the schedule of a busy adult and increasing the educational standards.

The Helicopter Industry There is a shortage of helicopter pilots in the industry due to the retirement of the Vietnam era trained helicopter pilots and the reduction of military training. The increased use of helicopters in many fields such as Air Medical Service, law enforcement and offshore oil transport has created an additional demand for qualified helicopter pilots. All providing a great potential for someone wanting to start a new career. The average student can begin working as a helicopter pilot in as little as 10-18 months, with a starting earning potential of $40-$45,000 a year. With our financing options, OAC, all training may be covered with little to no out of pocket costs and deferred payments until after completion.

Training At Higher Ground Helicopters
We are able to provide our student pilots with the highest level of training available through the use of state of the art equipment. The Fly-It Simulator is used to familiarize the student with the flight controls, which reduces the training time for pilots and increases safety. Robinson Helicopters are the most widely used training helicopters in the world due to its reduced operating cost and safety features making it the leader in the industry.

With the use of the Fly-It Simulator and Robinson Helicopters, we can offer a training program at the lowest cost to the student with maximum safety.



Financing Available
Higher Ground Helicopters offer financing options. Depending upon OAC, students may have all training costs covered and payments deferred until completion of the program.

• Sallie Mae
• AOPA Online
• Utah Valley State College
• Pilot Financing, Inc.

*SLM Financials (Sallie Mae) - Career Training Loans*
The career training loan at Sallie Mae was designed to help finance your training and can save you money compared to other financing options. The loan is very easy to apply for and with their interest only payments, these loans allow you to focus on your training instead of a loan payment.

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