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=__ Helicopter pilot __=

__ My questions __
 * How much do helicopter pilots get paid yearly?
 * What skills do you need?
 * what are some useful subjects to take at school?

1. Helicopter pilots with 1-3 years experients earn between $28-$45 thousand dollors a year Helicopter pilots with more than 3 years experients earn between $45-$80 thousand dollors a year. Senior Helicopter pilots earn $100 thousand dollors or more a year. ( rescue helicopter,police helicopter)

2. __Skills and knowledge__ __ Helicopter pilots need to have: __
 * excellent flying skills
 * knowledge of flight theory and flight planning
 * skill in interpreting flight plans and navigation data
 * understanding of civil aviation laws
 * knowledge of helicopter mechanics
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__ 3. Secondary education __ There are no specific secondary educational requirements to become a helicopter pilot, but Level 2 NCEA English, maths, computing and physics are helpful.

Working conditions
Helicopter pilots:
 * usually start out working part-time and with experience progress to full-time work. They may work regular business hours or work on-call
 * may work more in some seasons than others – for example, those working in the forestry industry may do more hours over summer
 * may travel nationally or internationally for work.

__ Entry requirements __ > be at least 18 years old > hold a current NZ medical certificate > hold a current New Zealand Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) > pass written exams on topics such as meteorology, navigation, air law and principles of helicopter flight > complete a minimum of 150 hours' flight time > satisfy the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) fit and proper person requirement
 * To become a helicopter pilot you must have a Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter (a CPL-H).
 * To get a commercial pilot licence you must:
 * pass the English Language Proficiency test.

Related jobs
 * trainer pilot
 * Navy pilot
 * Rescue helicopter (westpac)
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where i got this information from? Conclusion in conclusion i would like to be a helicopter pilot because i have been in a helicopter before and i enjoyed it and i would like to learn to fly one myself.
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