Introduction Becoming a professional helicopter pilot is no easy task.
It requires a strong desire to succeed and a substantial commitment of time and money. We urge you to research different flight schools and compare all available flight training options. It s theoretically true that you only need 150 hours of experience to become a commercial pilot and that you only need a commercial pilot certificate to fly for a living. However, the reality is that most employers will not be able to hire you because with 150 hours of experience you re uninsurable. You need more hours to get a job, and you need a job to get more hours.