I started training at Mountain View Helicopters in January 2024. The combination of instructors, program and location made the experience a lifetime memory. I came to MVH after working in the mountains with little to no experience with aviation. The introductions to the machines was awe inspiring and left me with nothing but excitement. Learning to fly in Kananaskis was incredible and still some of the most memorable flying of my career. Thanks to MVH I got a job flying for Global News right out of flight school. MVH gave me the tools to get a job while the ink was still wet on my license. If you are looking for memorable flying, great instructors and a great introduction to flying, MVH is the place.

Mountain view helicopters is where I did my Commercial Helicopter Pilot training, and I would recommend this school to anyone wanting to get into the industry.

Not only are the instructors incredible teachers but they are all from a vast different variety of branches in the industry with different stories and ways of teaching. With that you get the best learning experience you could receive from a flight school.

With Mountain View Helicopters reach in the industry I was able to land a job with Big Horn Helicopters as I was finishing up flight school, where I am flying the MD500 for B.C. and Alberta wildlife service’s.

If there is a school to recommend for anyone dreaming to fly Helicopters it is this one!

I began my training at Mountain View in January 2023 and completed it by the end of May 2023. The experience was truly unforgettable—without a doubt, one of the best chapters of my life. From the exhilarating moments of flying to the camaraderie with my classmates and the mentorship of incredibly talented instructors, every day was filled with excitement, challenges, and a deep sense of accomplishment.

On the very day Curtis signed off on my license, he presented me with an incredible opportunity at Synergy Aviation, based out of Villeneuve, AB. Less than two years after finishing my training, I’m still with Synergy Aviation, working as one of their Surveillance Pilots, flying low-level pipeline patrols across Western Canada. To date, I’ve logged over 700 hours, completed a Mountain Course, earned my Night Rating, and gained invaluable real-world experience through Synergy. None of this would have been possible without Curtis and the remarkable team of instructors and staff at Mountain View.

Training at Mountain View Helicopters in 2022 was an incredible experience and a huge step toward my career as a commercial utility pilot. The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely passionate about helping students succeed. They didn’t just teach me how to fly—they taught me how to think like a professional pilot and make solid decisions in real-world situations.

Springbank Airport was a great place to train, offering a mix of controlled airspace and access to all kinds of terrain. The aircraft were always well-maintained, and the training program was structured in a way that made it easy to build skills and confidence.

Thanks to the team at MVH, I felt fully prepared to step into the industry, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything I learned there. After finishing my training, I landed a job at Forest Helicopters flying the AStar as a utility pilot—a dream come true. If you’re looking for top-notch helicopter training, I highly recommend Mountain View Helicopters!

“My very first helicopter experience was a discovery flight at Mountain View Helicopters January 13, 2012. I was invited to Mountain View Helicopters to see what was involved with acquiring a commercial pilots license. All the personnel that I talked to were very friendly and ready to answer any question I had. I started my training at mountain view helicopters September 15, 2014 and finished January 12, 2015. My experience while at mountain View Helicopters was great, the instructors were very patient, knowledgeable and there to help you learn and succeed. With the help of Mountain Views contacts my career in the Helicopter Industry landed me a job April 2015 at Phoenix Heli Flight Fort McMurray AB. Where I currently fly an EC120 as a commercial line pilot.”