Hillsboro Aero Academy, a global helicopter training academy and FAA-approved flight school, has secured new training partnerships with several major helicopter operators, including a U.S. government agency. These partnerships underscore the academy's reputation for producing highly skilled pilots and reflect the growing demand for qualified helicopter pilots across government and commercial sectors.
The new partnerships build upon Hillsboro Aero Academy's existing relationships with major carriers, further strengthening the school's Career Pathways program. To support these high-level operations, the Academy has reinforced its commitment to Safety, Compliance, and Accreditation. By maintaining industry safety standards, the school ensures graduates meet the rigorous regulatory requirements of government and commercial partners.
With a 95% job placement rate and an alumni network spanning 75 countries, Hillsboro Aero Academy prioritizes student success and outcomes transparency. “Training at Hillsboro Heli Academy was pivotal to the person I have become since starting my training almost 4 ½ years ago,” said Simon Bloom, Helicopter Pilot. “At [Hillsboro Heli Academy], I had great instructors who pushed me forward through all the trials and difficulties that can come with learning how to fly. HAA is known in the industry as a great flight school. There are graduates all over the world who can attest to this.”
Enhancing the Hillsboro Aero Academy student experience, the new partnerships provide additional pathways for students seeking careers in specialized helicopter operations, from commercial transport to government service.
"These new partnerships, particularly with the industry's globally leading helicopter operators and a U.S. government agency, reflect the exceptional quality and trust that major organizations place in our training programs," said Jared Friend, VP of Helicopter Operations. "When government agencies and leading airlines choose Hillsboro Aero Academy, it validates our four decades of excellence in pilot education."
The aviation industry faces a critical pilot shortage, with helicopter operations experiencing particularly high demand across emergency services, offshore operations, and specialized government missions. Hillsboro Aero Academy's expanded partnership network positions the school to help address this workforce challenge while providing students with direct pathways to prestigious career opportunities.
About Hillsboro Aero Academy
For over four decades, thousands of pilots from more than 75 countries have started their career training with Hillsboro Aero Academy. With a fleet of 100 aircraft, the academy’s focus on career training is matched by its founding belief in personal attention, instructional quality, and student support. HAA’s students have pathways to commercial aviation opportunities with airlines, executive charter, and freight operations through existing partnerships. As an aviation training provider, HAA prepares pilots for careers in offshore oil support, emergency medical services, and search and rescue. With strong industry partnerships and a commitment to safety and quality, many aspiring aviators select HAA for their pilot career training. In 2025, Hillsboro Aero Academy launched its aviation maintenance training program to address the growing demand for skilled technicians with the first class in September 2025. For more information about the school and its aviation training programs, visit www.flyhaa.com.
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