Aviation Technology-Helicopter

TVCC provides Private pilot training and works with Silverhawk Aviation for Instrument, Commercial, Certified Flight Instructor I, and CFII for Instrument training. Silverhawk is an accredited FAA-certified flight school. This degree provides training for employment as professional pilots in the helicopter industry. Upon successful completion, students will be able to seek work in the industry as qualified pilots at entry-level helicopter jobs. This will provide graduates opportunities to progress into more advanced and high-paying helicopter jobs in the future. This degree is designed for students wishing to enter the workforce. It is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although some courses are transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 93 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate. Note: Please meet with an advisor before choosing this program.

TVCC is an excellent and affordable option for your education.

Treasure Valley Community College opened in 1962, when afternoon and evening classes were offered first at Ontario High School, and then moved to the current campus several years later. Since that simple beginning, TVCC has grown to 14 major buildings, including the Laura Moore Cunningham Science Center, which opened its doors in 2013.

Caring staff and faculty serve more than 3,000 students annually, providing excellent, affordable educational opportunities in a relaxed, pleasant rural setting on 90 beautifully manicured acres.