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Our unique Rotor Transition Program (RTP) is now sponsored by our Airlines partners. This means they will finance your training, and you’ll be a career airline pilot the day after your End of Active Service (EAS) date. We can get military helicopter pilots started with training up to six months before EAS
Coast has built the Back in the Saddle (BITS) rotor transition program designed to help reset your currency and get you re-transitioned to aviation. Military and civilian helicopter pilots alike can Lose the cubicle with our rotor transition training and we can help you navigate the pathway that is right for you!
We are led by Senior Military Officers and understand the requirements for helicopter to fixed-wing professional pilot operations.
Our unique RTP sites were built to specifically meet the needs of our students. We have large fleets in two separate locations for your convenience, and we're continuing to grow!
Coast has numerous airline partners to choose from when transitioning to an airplane pilot that can provide paths to the major airlines. Combined with Coast’s financing plans, we provide the tools necessary to fly for the airline of your choice.
With the largest network of airlines that trust coast for their RTP pathways, and a track record of producing the highest caliber professional pilots, for the industries most trusted flight training option look no further than Coast’s rotor transition program.
Coast's students have one of the highest success rates when they report to their type certification training. Our expert staff of professionals, coupled with our Certified Flight Instructors, make certain that the training you receive is the best in the country.
Submit your background to Coast Flight and see if you are a good fit for RTP training.
Military Pilots: If you are a military flight school graduate with your rotor commercial license and instrument rating and 500 total hours, we can transition you into fixed-wing professional flight in as little as 90 days.
Civilian Pilots: If you are a civilian helicopter pilot with 1,500 hours we can transition you into fixed-wing professional flight in as little as 90 days.
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We take care of everything - your customized training plan and the financing that gets your through it
Customized Pathway: To address each candidate’s formal training requirements, refresher training needs, funding requirements, and logistical/administrative concerns.
Civilian Pilots: Coast will develop a training schedule for each student that ensures FAA minimums, and based on historical data, ensures success as they transition from rotor to fixed-wing flying.
Financing: Once a training schedule is determined, students can work with Coast and our partners to finance training up to 100% of the rotor transition program.
We can finance up to 100%!
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Get through your training and fly for the airlines in no time!
Training timeline: In as little as 90 days you can get through our flight training and go from being a helicopter pilot to a First Officer flying jets.
Airline Pathways: Coast has the largest network of partnered airlines for RTP pathways. With the highest caliber training and consistent pilot output - you can trust us to get you through as miuch as our airline partners do.
We have the largest network of partnered
airlines and RTP pathways.
Program costs are unique to each individual and run from $3,000 to $30,000. Training costs vary based on experience and FAA certificates coming into the program. Each pilot receives a training plan based on their specific needs to help them obtain a Fixed Wing Private Pilot's License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Multi-Engine License. Upon completion of your training with us, you might need to build fixed wing PIC hours at a flying club to meet the 250 hour requirement.
A current or former U.S. military pilot is eligible to apply for an airline transport pilot certificate provided the pilot presents the following:
In addition to providing the above, the pilot must also have the flight hours below:
Program lengths vary greatly depending on the flying experience of the candidate. The full course timeline is an estimated 10 weeks.
San Marcos, TX (HYI) and/or San Diego, CA (MYF). Housing is not provided.
This will be a full time training program. Students are required to be flexible. Dual flight instruction is typically done during daylight hours.
Yes, in order for Coast to train you with the reduced hours, the FAA requires you to complete the FAA Military Competency Written exam if you do not already hold a FAA Certificate. The link below is the most common test prep used by military graduates and a step by step on how to get the certificates.
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